A 2020 TOP DOC An internationally recognized foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Lew Schon is Director of Orthopedic Innovation at The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy.
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At The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, orthopedic surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder conditions, including shoulder instability and ligament tears.
Shoulder instability occurs when the ball is not secured in the socket by the structures around the shoulder joint. The shoulder may move partially or completely out of place. Shoulder instability most often occurs following previous shoulder dislocations, with repetitive overhead movements or when double jointed.
Symptoms of shoulder instability include:
An orthopedic doctor specializing in shoulder conditions can diagnose shoulder instability during a physical exam and by taking a medical history. X-rays and MRIs may be taken to help confirm a shoulder instability diagnosis.
Shoulder instability treatment begins with non-surgical options such as:
When non-surgical options do not relieve shoulder instability, surgery is performed to repair torn or stretched ligaments. A common surgical treatment option is arthroscopic shoulder stabilization, a minimally invasive procedure.
A 2020 TOP DOC Dr. John-Paul Rue is a Board Certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the prevention and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise, including complex knee and shoulder reconstructions.