Medicine is advancing rapidly. The wide range of options available to diagnose and treat any single problem can be mind-boggling. While there has never been a better time to be a physician because of the great number of options available to help our patients, offering the best possible care also means increasing specialization.
Orthopedic Surgeons are specialists in the treatment of diseases and injuries of the entire musculoskeletal system. The explosion of specialized knowledge and techniques in Orthopedic Surgery has given rise to many Orthopedic sub-specialties including: Hand Surgery, Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Knee Surgery, Tumor Surgery, and Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Considered to be the most complicated joint in the human body, shoulder surgery has experienced revolutionary advances in the last 10 years. Along with the development of innovative, arthroscopic techniques that allow almost all tears to be repaired without an open incision, revolutionary options for reconstruction and joint replacement are now available offering hope for patients living with debilitating shoulder pain.
Despite the significant advancements in treatment options, of the roughly 20,000 Orthopedic Surgeons in the United States, more than 75% only perform 1 or 2 shoulder replacements each year, with only 3% performing more than 10 replacements per year. Advanced arthroscopic shoulder operations still represent a significant challenge for most Orthopedic Surgeons, and techniques that allow almost all tears to be repaired without an open incision are still only available in a few state-of-the-art centers.
A Shoulder Specialist with advanced training and experience can offer options and solutions not otherwise available , including consistently better results.