Shoulder Surgery Procedures in Florida

Shoulder injury is one of the most common joint problems for people in the United States. Our shoulders are an extremely flexible joint. However, that flexibility also comes with a high risk for injury and complications, such as dislocation, rotator cuff tears, arthritis and more.

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If you suffer from pain or reduced range of motion in your shoulder and have exhausted nonsurgical treatment options to no avail, shoulder surgery might be the right option for you. Fortunately, most modern shoulder surgery techniques are minimally invasive and offer faster recovery times compared to traditional surgeries.

Here at Florida Surgery Consultants, we have a team of highly trained, board certified surgeons ready to help you. Keep reading to learn more about shoulder surgery and the variety of surgery options we can offer you.

The Anatomy of the Shoulder

The shoulder is a complex area of the body composed of several joints, bones, muscles, and ligaments working together. These joints, bones, muscles, and ligaments collaborate to allow the shoulder to perform a wide array of movements, making it the most flexible joint in the body.

The shoulder is a large ball and socket joint, formed by the humerus and scapula bones. The humerus is the bone of the upper arm and allows muscles in the upper arm to attach to the shoulder. Meanwhile the scapula, or shoulder blade, is a flat, triangular bone that connects the humerus to the collarbone.

Additionally, the shoulder contains the rotator cuff, a collection of tendons and muscles that provide the shoulder with support and allows for a wide range of movement. The shoulder also contains acromioclavicular joint. This joint connects the clavicle to the acromion, part of the scapula. The large number of components in the shoulder help provide stability and flexibility, but also make the shoulder susceptible to a number of different injuries.

Why Shoulder Pain Is Common

The shoulder joint is one of the most utilized joints in the body. You engage your shoulder for a multitude of everyday tasks, from lifting a cup of water to your mouth to driving your car. Almost any task you perform with your arms relies on some level of shoulder movement.

Because of this heavy amount of use, the shoulder is subject to a lot of wear and tear. This can lead to issues, such as osteoarthritis, muscle tears, dislocations and more. When components of the shoulder suffer injury or overuse it can lead to internal damage and inflammation. This in turn causes shoulder pain to develop and can inhibit movement in the joint.

The Types of Shoulder Surgery We Perform

Due to the complex nature and multiple components that make up the shoulder joint, there is not just one cure-all surgery to fix any shoulder injury or complication. Fortunately, our surgeons are experienced in a number of different shoulder surgery techniques and are happy to help you determine the right type of surgery to meet your specific needs.

Arthroscopic Capsular Release

Arthroscopic capsular release surgery is used to treat adhesive capsulitis in the shoulder, commonly known as frozen shoulder. This minimally invasive procedure helps to restore shoulder movement and improve pain associated with adhesive capsulitis.

Bankart Repair

Bankart repair is typically an arthroscopically performed procedure used to remove bone spurs, torn tissue, and degenerative tissue from the shoulder. Once removed, surgeons reattach torn ligaments to the bone using suture anchors. This helps prevent further anterior dislocations to the shoulder.

Bicep Tenodesis

This surgery focuses on repairing a torn tendon where the muscles of your biceps connect to your shoulder. Bicep tenodesis may be performed in conjunction with a larger surgical procedure or as a singular procedure.

Diagnostic Arthroscopy

Diagnostic arthroscopy surgery utilizes an arthroscopic camera to inspect the tissues of the shoulder and make repairs as needed. Conditions commonly treated using diagnostic arthroscopy include labral tears, subacromial impingement, rotator cuff tears, and adhesive capsulitis.

Distal Clavicle Excision

Shoulder impingement is a common cause for pain in the shoulders. Distal clavicle excision involves surgically removing a small portion of the clavicle. This serves to decompress the joint, providing pain relief and improving movement.

Joint Injection

Often used to treat pain deriving from arthritis in the shoulders, joint injection utilizes an anti-inflammatory medication, such as corticosteroids or hyaluronans, to reduce swelling and inflammation in the affected area. Injections are often performed without image guidance and should be carried out by a trained and experienced clinician.

Rotator Cuff Repair

Made up of four muscles and tendons, the rotator cuff serves to keep the head of the humerus in the shoulder socket. When a tear in the rotator cuff occurs, surgery may be required to repair the damage. Your surgeon may use a variety of techniques, such as sutures or anchors, to repair a rotator cuff injury, depending on your specific needs.

SLAP Repair

A SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior) tear occurs when the biceps tendon that connects to the labrum is torn. Surgeons use an arthroscopic procedure to treat such an injury, known as a SLAP repair. Fortunately, this is a minimally invasive procedure and patients can typically expect to head home the same day.

Benefits of Going to an Outpatient Surgery Center in Florida

Many shoulder injuries can be treated without the need for undergoing surgery. However, if surgery becomes the better option for your recovery, you want to know that you are being taken care of by the best in the business.

Going to an outpatient surgery center offers the benefit of having a team of qualified, highly experienced surgeons dedicated to providing the best healthcare available. With the advantage of state of the art surgical equipment and the ability to perform the most modern and effective surgeries available, you could not be in better hands.

Schedule a Shoulder Surgery Consultation

Shoulder injuries can be extremely painful and debilitating to live with. They can have a severe effect on the quality of your day-to-day life and happiness. If you have exhausted the nonsurgical options available to you and your physician has recommended surgery as the best alternative, Florida Surgery Consultants is ready to help. Contact us at (888) 411-6824 or use the form on this page to schedule your shoulder surgery consultation today!

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