Shoulder doctors are specialists who have undergone medical training that allows them to expertly diagnose and treat shoulder injuries and conditions. These shoulder specialists can often treat pain in the shoulder without surgery. However, when a surgery, such as shoulder replacement or rotator cuff repair, is needed, these doctors also have the skills required to perform the procedure.
At Orthopaedic Associates, our shoulder doctors, Dr. Mark Tenholder, Dr. James Watt, and Dr. David Dean, are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries and conditions, including rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, and frozen shoulder. Our shoulder doctors have extensive training in the nonsurgical care of the shoulder as well as in shoulder surgery, such as shoulder replacement and rotator cuff surgery. No matter what treatment or surgery you need, our shoulder specialists are dedicated to providing you with the specialized, compassionate care you need to become stronger.
Expert Shoulder Care for a Stronger You
During an exam, our doctors will ask the patient details about their shoulder-related problem. They may also request an X-ray or additional tests to better understand the injury. Once they determine the diagnosis, our shoulder doctors will create an individualized treatment plan specific to the patient’s needs.
When our shoulder doctors and surgeons develop a treatment plan for a patient with an injury or condition relating to the shoulder, their first step is always to consider nonoperative treatment options first, such as physical therapy or ultrasound-guided injections. Although every patient is unique, oftentimes there is a nonsurgical treatment that can improve or even eliminate shoulder pain. However, sometimes the patient’s shoulder issue will not respond to nonsurgical options or becomes so problematic that surgery is recommended as the best choice.
If shoulder surgery is the best option for you, our board-certified and specialty-trained surgeons will work with you to create a surgical treatment plan that is right for your shoulder issue. Our shoulder surgeons are equipped with state-of-the-art technology as well as the knowledge and surgical skills needed to treat your shoulder problem and get you on the road to becoming stronger.
Having undergone extensive training, our surgeons are highly skilled and are considered experts in the following shoulder procedures and surgeries:
- Mako SmartRobotics™ robotic-arm assisted total shoulder replacement
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder replacement
- Surgical fracture care
- Tendon transfer, repair, and reconstruction