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Shoulder
& Elbow

  • 863.284.6784

We know how frustrating joint pain can be, especially when you’re perfecting a swing or even washing the dishes.

Pain or injuries in your upper extremities (shoulder and elbow) can slow you down in your daily life.

That’s why our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons hold the expertise and experience needed to treat your pain or injury.

Shoulder

Did you know, the shoulder joint is one of the most flexible, complex joints in the body? We rely heavily on its function, so when it’s injured or hurt, we are not at our best. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons are experts in getting your shoulder back to peak performance.

Common Shoulder Injuries:

  • Bursitis
  • Bicep tear at the shoulder
  • Bicep tenodesis
  • Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
  • Dislocated shoulder
  • Fracture (collarbone, shoulder socket and blade)
  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Shoulder arthritis
  • SLAP tear (cartilage injury)
  • Sports injury
  • Sprain
  • Tendinitis
  • and more!

Shoulder Treatments:

With options including nonsurgical treatments, arthroscopic, and open surgeries our experienced team will provide you with individualized solutions that best fit your needs.

  • Bankart repair (minimally invasive)
  • Rehabilitation
  • Reverse total shoulder replacement
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • SLAP repairs
  • Splinting
  • Subacromial decompression
  • Total joint replacement

Did you know?

Our surgeons specialize in shoulder arthroscopy. This means we examine and repair various problems inside and around the shoulder joint, using very small incisions. Smaller incisions result in less pain and shorter recovery time!

Elbow

Tennis elbow ruining your game? Or maybe you’re experiencing pain from everyday wear and tear. From stress fractures to tendinitis, nerve issues, and more our team will provide you with individualized solutions that best fit your needs. We offer a variety of options from non-surgical to surgical, so you can get back to your active life!

Common Elbow Injuries:

  • Bursitis
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Golfer’s elbow
  • Growth plate injury
  • Hyperextension
  • Nerve Issues
  • Olecranon (elbow tip) stress fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Overuse
  • Stress fractures
  • Sprains
  • Tendinitis
  • Tennis elbow
  • Unlar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries
  • Valgus extension overload (VEO)
  • and more!

Elbow Treatments:

Our surgeons and care team will work with you to find the right solution for your specific pain and injury, including:

  • Arthroscopic debridement of the elbow
  • Aspiration of the olecranon bursa (nonsurgical relief for swelling)
  • Medications and nonsurgical options
  • Total joint replacement
  • and more!
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Orthopedic Experts Focused on YOU

Olukemi
Fajolu, MD
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Larry R
Padgett, Jr., MD
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Stuart Drew
Patterson, MD

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Eric Douglas
Wicks, MD
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