Shoulder and Elbow Care

Grabbing a box from a high shelf, rocking a baby in your arms, pulling an oar through water — the shoulders and elbows allow for controlled and stable arm movements. Athletes such as swimmers, pitchers, tennis players, and other individuals are more likely to experience problems with their shoulders and elbows. Our team at California Orthopedics & Spine has seen countless shoulder injuries. Whether you experience a pinched nerve, torn tendon, or full dislocation, our team can help you find a solution.

Repetitive overhead movements, such as swimming, throwing, or working in certain positions, are some of the most common causes of shoulder injuries. Some of the treatments we offer for shoulder and elbow injuries include the ones on the pages below. If you are experiencing shoulder or elbow problems, your doctor will consider nonsurgical and surgical treatment options to find the right solution for you. Our team always strives to find the least invasive, most effective form of treatment for your condition. Our orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine experts are here to help you find solutions to relieve shoulder pain and improve mobility. Contact our office for more information. One of our staff members will be happy to assist you.

Jonathan Goff, MD,
Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine
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David Goltz, MD,
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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Mark Lawler, MD,
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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Michael Oechsel, MD,
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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Daniel Solomon, MD,
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a procedure that allows surgeons to view and correct shoulder injuries using less invasive techniques than traditional surgery. Arthroscopic procedures use a...

Rotator Cuff Repair

A rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that surround the shoulder and connect the muscles of the shoulder to the bones. The rotator...

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder instability is when the end of the humerus (upper arm bone) comes out of the shoulder socket. This dislocation can occur because of a...

Bankart Repair

Bankart repair is a procedure designed to prevent certain types of shoulder dislocations. Sometimes, when the shoulder is dislocated, it can cause a tear in...

Shoulder Impingement

The bones, tendons, and muscles of the shoulder work together to allow for smooth rotation and movement. Sometimes overuse or repetitive overhead arm movements can...

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) causes stiffness in the shoulder, making it painful and difficult to move the shoulder normally. In serious cases,...

Superior Capsular Reconstruction

When the tissue of the rotator cuff is too thin after an injury, or if the tissue is of poor quality, it may be impossible...

Biceps Tendon Repair

The biceps muscle is one of the most well-known muscles of the arm. Each biceps muscle has two major tendons, which are strong, fibrous cords...

Distal Clavicle Excision

Shoulder impingement and arthritis can cause serious pain and other issues for patients. Often nonsurgical methods successfully treat these conditions, but when physical therapy, injections,...

SLAP Repair

California Orthopedics & Spine offers treatment for SLAP injuries and other shoulder problems. Our orthopedic specialists have years of experience helping patients with all sorts...

Total Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder joint replacement surgery is an effective way to relieve shoulder pain and improve function when medications and other nonsurgical treatments are no longer effective....

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

The shoulder joint is made of a ball and socket. These parts fit together and allow you to rotate and move your arm around smoothly....

Biceps Tendinosis

The biceps muscle connects to the shoulder via two tendons. The longer of the two, called the long head of the tendon, can become inflamed...

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