Shoulder Care

The shoulder is comprised of the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone), as well as numerous muscles, ligaments, and tendons. We utilize our shoulders for both mobility and stability, including lifting, pushing, and pulling. The shoulder is a common source of aches and pains, often the result of repetitive motion used in sports, at work, or during daily activities. Orthopedic injuries and conditions associated with shoulder discomfort range from tendinitis, arthritis, and bursitis to fractures, rotator cuff injuries, and instabilities. To read more about shoulder conditions, click here.

 At OrthoNorCal Orthopedic Specialists, our specialty-trained and experienced shoulder surgeons are recognized as leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries and conditions. Common surgical procedures our shoulder surgeons perform include arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic labral repair, total shoulder replacement, reverse total shoulder replacement, complex fracture repair, biceps tendon repair, and shoulder resurfacing among many other techniques. 

Shoulder Educational Articles

Potential Complications Following Shoulder Replacement Surgery

As with all major surgical procedures, complications can occur. Some of the most common complications following artificial shoulder replacement are infection, loosening, dislocation, and nerve injury. This is not intended to be a complete list of the...

Checking On Your Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder replacement implants in today’s market are advanced in design and technology. However, they do not last forever. Why does an implant wear out? 1) It can become loose 2) An infection can develop near the implant 3) The bone can wear away 4) The...

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