One of the most mobile joints in the human body, the shoulder is also one of the most complex, so it’s no wonder that this part of the body can cause us so much grief. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, whether chronic or sudden, you should seek medical attention from a qualified specialist before the problem gets worse.
At Windward Orthopaedic Group Inc – Kailua, we are very familiar with the various problems that can occur in the shoulder, shoulder blade, elbow and arm areas. And more than treating the pain, we focus on treating the underlying cause.
Shoulder pain can be caused by overexertion, pinched nerves, dislocation, fractures, and various other problems, and symptoms include:
- Difficulty Carrying Objects
- Difficulty Raising Arm
- Frozen Shoulder
- Numbness
- Pain
- Swelling
- Tingling
Treatments available for the following:
- Fractures
- Biceps Tendon Tears at the Elbow
- Biceps Tendon Tears at the Shoulder
- Clavicle Fractures (Broken Collarbone)
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Elbow Dislocation
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Arthritis
- AC Joint Separation
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Impingement
- Bursitis