Shoulder Pain Specialist
Central Jersey Hand Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeons located in Eatontown, NJ & Toms River, NJ
At Central Jersey Hand Surgery in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey, the board-certified orthopedic surgeons have years of experience diagnosing and treating shoulder pain. They treat the full spectrum of shoulder conditions, including arthritis and rotator cuff tears at Central Jersey Hand Surgery. If you suffer from shoulder pain, call or book an appointment online today.
Shoulder Pain Q & A
What is shoulder pain?
The shoulder is a complex joint that provides your arm with a wide range of motion. However, this mobility makes your shoulder particularly susceptible to injuries and problems that cause pain.
The team has extensive experience treating shoulder injuries, including joint reconstruction and arthritis, which may also affect the shoulder.
What causes shoulder pain?
The shoulder joint is where your upper arm bone (humerus) attaches to your shoulder blade beneath the collarbone (clavicle). A group of muscles and tendons called the rotator cuff holds your humerus in place and allows you to lift and rotate your arm.
Damage to any one of these structures can cause shoulder pain and instability. The most common shoulder problems include:
- Bursitis
- Biceps tendinitis
- Rotator cuff tendinitis
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder impingement
- Biceps tendon tears
- Shoulder dislocations
- Arthritis off the shoulder
- Shoulder fractures
Some of these injuries occur suddenly, such as shoulder dislocations or fractures. Other conditions, such as arthritis, develop slowly and worsen over time.
How do you diagnose and treat shoulder pain?
First, your provider thoroughly reviews your medical history. They ask you to describe your symptoms and when the pain started.
They perform a physical exam to check for signs such as swelling, deformity, or weakness in your shoulder. If necessary, they may take tests, such as an X-ray or MRI, to identify injuries in your shoulder joint.
Once they determine the underlying cause of your shoulder pain, your provider creates a personalized treatment plan. Depending on your needs, treatment for shoulder pain may include:
- Rest and activity modification
- Physical therapy
- Medication to relieve pain
- Steroid injections
If your condition is severe or doesn’t improve with conservative treatment, they may recommend surgery. The team at Central Jersey Hand Surgery performs minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures as an alternative to open surgery whenever possible.
They may also perform shoulder arthroscopy to diagnose a problem that isn’t evident from the physical exam or imaging tests.
To find relief from shoulder pain, call Central Jersey Hand Surgery or book an appointment online today.
Services
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Carpal Tunnel Syndromemore info
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Trigger Fingermore info
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Dupuytren's Contracturemore info
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Arthritismore info
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Wrist Tendinitismore info
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Ganglion Cystsmore info
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Tennis Elbowmore info
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Cubital Tunnel Syndromemore info
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Hand Fracturesmore info
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Finger Dislocationsmore info
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Tendinitismore info
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PRP Injectionsmore info
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Golfer's Elbowmore info
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Nerve Conditionsmore info
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Ligament Injuriesmore info
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Lacerationsmore info
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Nail Injuriesmore info
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Finger Amputationsmore info
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Wrist Arthroscopymore info
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Skin Lesionsmore info
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Scaphoid Fracturesmore info
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Hand Infectionsmore info
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Humerus Fracturesmore info
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Rotator Cuff Tearmore info
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Shoulder Arthritismore info
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Shoulder Bursitismore info
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Elbow Fracturesmore info
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Shoulder Painmore info
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Shoulder Instabilitymore info
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Wrist Fracturesmore info