Shoulder and Upper Extremity
The specialists at Torrance Memorial Physician Network – Orthopedic & Spine Center treat a range of shoulder and elbow conditions that include arthritis, tendon tears, tendinitis, fractures, rotator cuff tears and more. Treatment for patients experiencing shoulder and elbow pain can include non-surgical options such as physical therapy and cortisone injections, minimally invasive surgical options and joint replacement. Our orthopedic team includes a multidisciplinary team of board certified specialists committed to providing patients with the highest quality, personalized care.
Conditions We Treat
- General shoulder pain
- Degenerative conditions of the shoulder
- Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis
- AC Joint Separation
- Biceps tendinitis
- Burners and stingers
- Fracture of the collarbone (clavicle)
- Frozen shoulder
- Labral tears or Degeneration
- Proximal Humerus Fracture (Broken Shoulder)
- Rotator cuff tears
- SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear)
- Shoulder arthritis
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder separation
- Snapping scapula syndrome
- Tendonitis & Tendonosis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Treatment Options
Our surgeons offer both non-surgical and surgical options to treat shoulder and elbow pain.
Non-Surgical Options:
- Biologic Treatments: Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and growth factor injections
- Physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injections
Surgical Options:
- Arthroscopic Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Repair
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Arthroscopic Capsular Plication
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Biceps Tenodesis
- Distal Clavicle Excision (Resection)
- Glenohumeral Debridement
- SLAP Repair
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Shoulder Resurfacing
- Total Shoulder Replacement
Hospital Affiliation
The Torrance Memorial Physician Network - Orthopedic & Spine Center is affiliated with nationally recognized Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
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