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Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder surgery includes different procedures used to treat injuries and conditions affecting the bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and joints of the shoulder. It may be used for rotator cuff injuries, recurrent dislocations, labral injuries, arthritis, fractures, and other conditions that cause pain or limit shoulder movement.

What specialist do I need for shoulder surgery?

Shoulder surgery is primarily performed by an orthopedic surgeon or trauma specialist with specific training and experience in shoulder surgery. Depending on the diagnosis, the procedure may be performed arthroscopically or through open surgery.

When is shoulder surgery necessary?

Surgery may be recommended for significant injuries, persistent pain, instability, joint degeneration, or when non-surgical treatment has not provided adequate improvement. The decision depends on the clinical evaluation and imaging studies.

What conditions can shoulder surgery treat?

Conditions that may require surgery include rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, labral injuries, arthritis, fractures, and certain tendon or ligament injuries.

Find specialists in shoulder surgery

At MedicosDoc, you can find orthopedic surgeons and trauma specialists with experience in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder injuries and conditions.