Shoulder Disorders
If you’re dealing with shoulder discomfort, a shoulder pain specialist at Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies can help you find answers and relief. The shoulder must be mobile enough for a wide range of arm and hand movements, yet stable enough for essential actions like lifting, pushing, pulling, or reaching.
The shoulder is made up of three bones:
- The clavicle (collarbone)
- The scapula (shoulder blade)
- The humerus (upper arm bone)
The shoulder also has associated muscles, ligaments, and tendons, all working together in a complex structure.
Shoulder Replacements
Shoulder replacement surgery is a highly effective treatment option for relieving pain, restoring mobility, and improving quality of life when non-surgical treatments are no longer enough. Our orthopedic team uses evidence-based guidelines, advanced surgical techniques, and proven implant technology to ensure safe, reliable outcomes for every patient.
When Is Shoulder Replacement Recommended?
Shoulder replacement may be considered if you’re experiencing severe pain, stiffness, or loss of function due to:
- Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis)
- Rotator cuff injuries or cuff-tear arthropathy
- Complex fractures
- Chronic degeneration that has not responded to conservative care
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Whether you’re exploring treatment options or considering shoulder replacement, our team is here to help.
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What Are the Common Causes of Shoulder Pain?
- Shoulder instability and dislocations – this is when the ligaments are torn, away from the bone. Symptoms of Instability and dislocations of the shoulder include pain and/or weakness in the arm, and a feeling of looseness.
- Shoulder separation or Sprain – this is when the ligaments are torn, away from the bone. Symptoms of a separation or sprain include severe pain and misshapen shoulder.
- Shoulder tendonitis – Inflammation of the tendons in your shoulder’s rotator cuff. This is caused by overuse on the shoulder, like sports injuries from pitching a ball. This injury should be looked at immediately as is can cause a tear in the rotator cuff.
- Bursitis – is when tendonitis and impingement cause inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect your shoulder.
- Rotator cuff injury – a tear and/or rupture of one or more tendons. Symptoms of a rotator cuff Injury include pain, difficulty lifting your arm.
- Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis – Complete inability to move the shoulder.
- Osteoarthritis – Chronic degeneration of the cartilage and membrane of the joint that then leads to pain and/or stiffness.
The Importance of the Shoulder
Injuries to your shoulder can affect daily living. Performing activities involving throwing, such as football and baseball, can become increasingly difficult and painful. Also, lifting things above your head can become very dangerous.
Some injuries make things as simple as raising your arm above your head very difficult and painful. Because of the shoulders wide-range of mobility and functionality, you can imagine the difficulties having an injury or pain can cause. If you’re dealing with pain or loss of motion, please contact one of our highly trained specialists.
Learn More
Check out our conditions and surgeries page.
Take a look at information on the shoulder on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website.
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