The Highest Standard of Care
Our sports medicine team
specializes in diagnosing and treating shoulder joint and muscle injuries. We
provide the most advanced nonsurgical care available, as well as the latest
minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, to meet each patient’s individual
needs.
Our orthopaedic surgeons
are trusted by athletes throughout the community. We serve as team physicians
for several organizations, such as the Dallas Stars professional ice hockey
team.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of
sports-related shoulder injuries can include:
- A bone or
joint that is visibly out of place, which is a sign of shoulder dislocation or
separation
- Pain or
stiffness in the shoulder and upper arm
- Restricted
range of motion
- Swelling
- Weakness in
the shoulder
Conditions Affecting the Shoulder
We treat a variety of sports-related
shoulder conditions, such as:
- Acromioclavicular
(AC) joint injury
- Bursitis
- Impingement
syndrome
- Shoulder arthritis
- Shoulder
dislocation or separation
- Shoulder
muscle injuries and strains
- Tears of the
labrum, rotator cuff, or tendons
- Tendinitis,
pitcher’s shoulder, or swimmer’s shoulder
Diagnosing Shoulder Conditions
To diagnose a sports-related
shoulder injury, our physicians speak with the patient about his or her medical
history and conduct a physical examination. We might also order imaging tests
that can include:
Treatments
In many cases, our sports
medicine specialists can successfully treat sports-related shoulder pain and
injury without surgery.
Less severe shoulder
injuries often can be treated with rest, ice, compression, and elevation
(RICE). Our orthopaedic specialists might also suggest rehabilitative exercises
to strengthen shoulder muscles and prevent future injury, anti-inflammatory
medication to reduce pain and swelling, or an immobilizing device such as a
cast or brace.
In more severe cases,
surgery might be necessary to properly treat a shoulder injury. Our surgeons
use the least invasive surgical methods available for each patient.
Regardless of the type of injury, our team works
closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan to encourage
healing and promote the best long-term outcome.