Find the Cause First
Shoulder pain can come from the rotator cuff, instability, arthritis, or tendinitis. Dr. Stapleton examines your shoulder and reviews imaging to pinpoint the source before recommending treatment.
Shoulder Care
Shoulder pain: finding the cause before choosing a treatment, in Beckley, WV
Rotator cuff, arthritis, instability or impingement: how Elite Orthopedic Group works out what is causing shoulder pain and matches the treatment to it.
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- ✓Examination and X-ray imaging on site; MRI ordered when needed
- ✓Physical therapy (coordinated through outside providers), activity modification, and image-guided injections
- ✓Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and arthroscopic stabilization for instability
- ✓Anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement for advanced arthritis
- ✓Tendon transfer for massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears
- ✓Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine
Benefits & Outcomes
Nonsurgical Care Comes First
Physical therapy is first-line for many partial tears, and shoulder arthritis is managed nonsurgically before replacement is considered.
Surgery When It Is Needed
When surgery is the right step, options include arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic or open stabilization, and anatomic or reverse shoulder replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes shoulder pain?▾
Common causes include rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, arthritis, and tendinitis. Examination and imaging identify the cause.
Do I need surgery for a rotator cuff tear?▾
Not always. Treatment ranges from therapy for partial tears to arthroscopic repair for full-thickness tears.
When is shoulder replacement recommended?▾
Shoulder replacement is considered for advanced arthritis, or certain irreparable rotator cuff conditions, after nonsurgical care no longer provides relief.
Where is the Beckley office?▾
Elite Orthopedic Group is at 1717 Harper Road, Second Floor, Suite A, Beckley, WV 25801. Call (681) 251-8570.
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