Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissue surrounding the shoulder joint contracts, restricting movement. This can be a very painful and debilitating problem. Although it is unclear why frozen shoulder happens, it is more likely to develop after trauma, surgery, strokes or any condition when movement in the shoulder is decreased over time. There are many different treatment methods, from over-the-counter pain relievers, therapy, injections and sometimes surgery. Dr. Skedros has a high success rate in correcting this problem without surgery. Schedule your appointment in Salt Lake City today to start your recovery process.
If your shoulder remains unstable despite many surgeries, then come to see Dr. Skedros for an opinion about advanced options.
This is one of the most painful conditions known. Dr. Skedros employs a non-operative method to correct this problem. If it cannot be corrected, then the technique that he uses enhances the success of surgery (should you eventually need it).
Dr. Skedros performs all of these muscle transfers as a means for restoring shoulder and/or shoulder blade function (see his published articles).
Shoulder infections are often caused by bacteria that do NOT require oxygen. Symptoms include: swelling, redness and pain in the shoulder, sometimes along the upper arm as well. Shoulder infections must be treated as soon as possible to prevent additional complications. In many cases Dr. Skedros keeps his patients in the hospital overnight so they receive additional doses of advanced intravenous (iv) antibiotics. This can be done and still maintain the "same day" status (insurance companies actually allow 23 hour stays in the hospital and they cover your costs just like they would if you went home 2-3 hours after the operation).
This is a problem at the location where the breast bone (sternum) meets the collar bone. This is an uncommon problem in a tricky area. Definitely get a second and third opinion before having work done here. Dr. Skedros has advanced training in reconstructing this area with tendon grafts.
This is usually the last resort for a painful shoulder with very bad arthritis and/or instability. Very few surgeons perform this operation. See Dr. Skedros' article on this topic – it shows that in addition to performing this surgery he can also handle complications associated with it.