Brody Flanagin, MD specializes in the treatment of various shoulder conditions ranging from arthritis, pain and fractures to AC joint injuries, rotator cuff injuries and frozen shoulder. Dr. Flanagin offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments for your shoulder problems that include joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries and physical therapy. To know more about his services, click on the topics below:
Surgical Treatments
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is the most common approach to treating a hurt shoulder. It is a minimally-invasive technique with excellent outcomes.
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For severe injuries, especially cases where complex ruptures, fractures, or ligament damage has occurred, open shoulder surgery may be needed.
Know More - Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder replacement surgery uses a synthetic implant and ball to recreate the shoulder joint. This is used for complex cases or advanced arthritis.
Know More Launch Movie - Rotator Cuff Repair
Some rotator cuff injuries cannot be treated without surgery. Rotator cuff surgery repairs damaged tendons and restores shoulder mobility.
Know More - AC Joint Reconstruction
AC joint reconstruction surgery repairs the damaged tendons and ligaments that surround the AC joint. In some cases, a graft may be used.
Know More - Latarjet Procedure
Latarjet surgery is a procedure to treat recurrent shoulder dislocations, generally caused by bone loss and/or a break or fracture of the glenoid.
Know More Launch Movie - Clavicle Fracture Repair
Clavicle fracture repair surgery is used to treat a broken collarbone when the break is too complex or severe to be treated nonsurgically.
Know More Launch Movie - Biceps Tendon Surgery
Biceps tendon surgery repairs the tendons that surround the biceps muscle that have become torn. This can occur near the shoulder or the elbow joint.
Know More - Pectoralis Major Repair
Pectoralis major repair is a complex shoulder surgery that repairs the ligaments and tendons within the pec area, closest to the shoulder blade.
Know More - Shoulder Fracture Repair
While most shoulder fractures can be treated without surgery, shoulder fracture repair (fixation surgery) may be performed to ensure proper healing.
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Non-surgical Treatments
- Nonsurgical Treatment
The vast majority of shoulder injuries can be treated conservatively with nonsurgical measures such as ice, rest, medication, and a sling.
Know More - Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is important when healing an injured shoulder. It can occur as part of a nonsurgical treatment, or following a surgical procedure.
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If you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call to schedule an appointment or click to request an appointment online.
