4 Questions to Ask Orthopedic Shoulder Specialist

• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Glenohumeral Arthritis
• Impingement
• Shoulder Separation
• Labral Tears
• SLAP Tear
• Frozen Shoulder
• Biceps Tendinitis
• Proximal Humerus Fractures
• Shoulder Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
• Total Shoulder Replacement
• Chronic Shoulder Instability
• Pectoralis Major Tear

If you are dealing with intense shoulder pain that will not go away, it may be something more than your primary care physician is equipped to handle. Some of the most common causes of shoulder pain are rotator cuff injuries, which may require surgery, and early diagnosis can make surgery simple and recovery time quicker. If you are in the Leesburg, Stone Springs, or Lansdowne areas of Virginia, please consider coming to see us at The Orthopedic Group. We have been servicing the residents of Northern Virginia since 1974. Our providers Dr. Nauman Akhtar and Dr. Matthew Gavin, both specialize in Shoulder Surgery and are willing and able to help you with the best possible solutions to your shoulder pain.

Orthopedic surgeons are experts in ailments of the bones, tendons, joints, muscles, and ligaments. They work with patients in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders. In the case of shoulder pain, you should be seeking out either a generalist orthopedic surgeon or one that specializes in shoulder surgery.

If you have recently suffered an injury to your shoulder that is causing intense pain, swelling, redness, deformation, and any difficulty in using the joint. Then you should immediately seek medical attention to determine if the injury requires surgery. Otherwise, you should seek the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon if you are having continuous intense pain in your shoulder or pain that is refusing to go away, as well as if you have had a shoulder injury or shoulder surgery in the past and the area has suddenly started hurting again.

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis is one of the main causes of shoulder pain that results in irritated or inflamed tendons in the shoulder. While minor symptoms can often be relieved by stretching and rest, more significant inflammation may require shoulder surgery to prevent further pain.

Keep in mind that sudden unexplained pain in your arm or shoulder can be one of the warning signs of a heart attack. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should head to your nearest emergency room.

Orthopedic surgeons specialize in the shoulder and are skilled in treating shoulder disorders. Some disorders that we treat are Bursitis, Arthritis, Tendonitis, and direct injuries to the shoulder. The most common shoulder surgery performed is Rotator Cuff Repair, which is a major surgery that involves reattaching the rotator cuff tendons to the upper arm bone. This surgery has a high success rate and a low rate of complications or side effects.

Orthopedic surgeons also perform shoulder replacement surgery, which involves inserting a prosthesis in place of a damaged or unusable bone. The most common cases where a replacement is needed is a fracture that simple treatments are not an option or severe arthritis where the swollen joints are beyond recovery.

Orthopedic doctors, especially those who specialize in the shoulder, are experts in treating shoulder pain even when it doesn’t require surgery. It’s important to see an orthopedic doctor when you suspect you are suffering from a shoulder disorder. Early diagnosis broadens your options for treatment and generally results in those treatments being more effective.

If you are experiencing shoulder pain, please do not hesitate to call us and let our friendly and helpful staff book you in for a consultation appointment. We have three locations to serve you in Leesburg, VA, Stone Springs VA, and Lansdowne, VA. We serve patients from Leesburg VA, Lansdowne VA, Stone Springs VA, Dulles, VA, Ashburn VA, Sterling VA, Aldie VA, South Riding VA, Herndon VA, Winchester VA, Reston VA, and Chantilly VA.