Shoulder Procedures – left

• How the shoulder works.
• Learning about the shoulder.
• Rotator cuff stabilizes movement.

Some rotator cuff tendon tears can't be repaired in a standard way. If you have this problem you probably have also had several rotator cuff surgeries without great success. Dr. Skedros can determine if you are a good candidate for graft "patching" (see the diagram).

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• Rotator Cuff Repair - Advanced Technique

Arthroscopic ("scope") surgery can be effective for many shoulder conditions, including instability, labrum tears, small rotator cuff tendon tears, and shoulder impingement. Dr. Skedros can usually do these surgeries with only 3-4 stitches, and he can determine if you would benefit from arthroscopy or from a "mini-open" procedure, or both.

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AC separations usually do not require surgery. But if you have a type that does then Dr. Skedros uses an advanced method to correct it (see the diagrams and video by following the link below).

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Dr. Skedros routinely performs the entire spectrum of shoulder replacements. See the x-rays for examples. Also see the article that he co-authored in the late 1990s, which includes one of the earliest demonstration of a "reverse" shoulder replacement in the USA.

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The weak link of a conventional shoulder replacement is the artificial socket. Dr. Skedros can help reconstruct your shoulder if you have a loose socket or an unstable shoulder replacement. He can also manage an infected shoulder replacement. See the article showing that he has managed the worst; namely, unusual fungus infections.

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Shoulder, clavicle (collarbone), and scapula (shoulder blade) fractures often result from falls, sports, and motor vehicle accidents.  Symptoms of fractures include, pain, grinding sounds, bruising, swelling and decreased movement.  Treatment typically includes immobilization, physical therapy, and surgery (often involving plates, screws or pins).  Many shoulder, clavicle (collarbone), and scapula (shoulder blade) fractures can be tricky to repair well. Dr. Skedros has over 15 years experience in repairing a myriad of fracture types. He can handle complex cases and has practical experience in knowing how to avoid complications (see his article and the x-rays).

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