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Shoulder Pain

Community Orthopedic Specialty Care orthopedic surgeons are fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeons that specifically manage all forms of shoulder injuries, with surgical and non-surgical treatment options, to help patients get back to enjoying life again.

To schedule an appointment with a specialist, please call 317-621-2727 or 800-777-7775.

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Shoulder Care

Conditions Treated

Shoulder injuries come in many forms. But no matter what’s causing it, shoulder pain can get in the way of your daily life. At Community, we treat a wide variety of orthopedic shoulder issues such as:

  • Rotator cuff tendonitis
  • Rotator cuff partial tear
  • Rotator cuff full thickness tear
  • Superior labrum tear (SLAP)
  • Shoulder instability
  • AC joint arthritis (acromioclavicular joint)
  • AC joint separation/dislocation
  • Glenohumeral joint arthritis
  • Bicep tendonitis
  • Bicep tendon tear
  • Pectorals major tendon tear

Surgical Treatment Options

If shoulder surgery is determined to be the best option, you deserve a team of experts. Our fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to help alleviate your shoulder pain. Below are some of the surgical options we offer for shoulder injuries and shoulder pain.

  • Rotator cuff tendinitis: shoulder arthroscopy with decompression and debridement
  • Rotator cuff partial tear: shoulder arthroscopy with rotator cuff repair, biologic patch augmentation
  • Rotator cuff full thickness tear: shoulder arthroscopy with rotator cuff repair and subacromial decompression
  • Superior labrum tear (SLAP): SLAP repair, bicep tenodesis
  • Shoulder instability: shoulder labral repair, allograft bone reconstruction, Latarjet procedure
  • AC joint arthritis (acromioclavicular joint): AC joint resection/Mumford
  • AC joint separation/dislocation: AC joint reconstruction
  • Glenohumeral joint arthritis: total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse total shoulder
  • Rotator cuff tear arthropathy: Reverse total shoulder
  • Bicep tendonitis: bicep tendon debridement and bicep tenodesis
  • Bicep tendon tear: subpectoral bicep tenodesis
  • Pectorals major tendon tear: pectoralis repair

Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Often, surgery isn’t your only option. Our orthopedic team will help you find the best treatment possible for your shoulder and your life. Below are some of the non-surgical options we offer for shoulder injuries and shoulder pain.

  • Physical therapy
  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Cortisone injection
  • Platelet rich plasma injection