SHOULDER
Being that the shoulder joint allows for a wide range of motions, this also makes the shoulder vulnerable to varying degrees of injury. As the Quad Cities’ only group of all board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons, our shoulder specialists have the advanced education, training, and experience to treat a multitude of shoulder injuries and conditions. Whether you're suffering from frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, or a rotator cuff tear, our shoulder doctors are experts in diagnosing and treating shoulder conditions or injuries and will help you return to your active lifestyle quickly and safely.
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Common Shoulder Conditions
Best described as a ball-and-socket joint, the anatomy of the shoulder makes it the only joint in the body to have a 360-degree movement. However, what also comes with this flexibility is the susceptibility to injury or overuse conditions like shoulder bursitis. Common causes of shoulder pain and discomfort can include tears within the rotator cuff, tendon injuries, or arthritis.
Our shoulder doctors and surgeons have extensive experience and advanced specialty training to address many shoulder conditions and injuries, including the following:
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Calcific Tendonitis
- Chronic Shoulder Pain
- Fractures
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Sports-Related Injuries
- Suprascapular Neuropathy
- Tendinosis
Shoulder Center
Orthopaedic Specialists’ Shoulder Center of Excellence is intensely focused areas of specialization inside the greater orthopaedic practice including the shoulder. The Shoulder Center is uniquely specialized to handle shoulder conditions and injuries and is under the direction of one of our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons ensuring the kind of oversight necessary to maintain Orthopaedic Specialists' reputation as the region's leading orthopaedic practice.
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Each provider at Orthopaedic Specialists has undergone additional fellowship training in their respective areas of specialty and has obtained board certification in orthopaedic surgery, proudly making Orthopaedic Specialists the Quad Cities’ only group of all board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons.
Additionally, our shoulder doctors specialize in the advanced treatment and care of the shoulder and are dedicated to providing our patients with exceptional shoulder care. During your appointment, our providers will carefully assess and diagnose your shoulder injury or problem and work with you to develop a comprehensive care plan focused on your wellness and betterment. Whether your treatment should be nonsurgical or surgical, our shoulder doctors are committed to offering the latest and most advanced options, including minimally invasive techniques.
To schedule an appointment with one of our shoulder providers, please call (563) 344-9292 today or request an appointment online.