Living with chronic shoulder pain can be challenging. If other treatments haven’t worked, consult with a UF Health Jacksonville orthopaedic surgeon to better understand the options available to you and to determine whether shoulder surgery could be the solution you need to reduce your pain and regain full use of your shoulder.

Common types of shoulder surgery procedures

Shoulder problems happen for many reasons, and our team can perform a variety of shoulder surgeries to repair injuries or conditions:

• AC joint injuries and arthritis
• Bursitis
• Dislocations
• Fractures and other injuries
• Partial or total shoulder replacement for arthritis
• Proximal biceps tendon injuries
• Rotator cuff tears
• Shoulder impingement
• SLAP and other labral tears
• Sports injuries

Recovering from shoulder surgery

Recovery after shoulder surgery depends on the type of procedure performed and your individual healing process. You can expect to wear a brace called a shoulder immobilizer, or shoulder sling, for a time after surgery.

Your surgeon will provide clear guidance on pain management, activity restrictions, and follow-up care, as well as an estimated timeline for returning to daily activities, work and exercise. Throughout your recovery, your care team will monitor your progress and adjust your plan as needed.

Physical therapy is a key part of recovery. It is typically introduced in stages to gradually improve strength and range of motion.

Taking the next step to reduce shoulder pain

Sometimes shoulder pain will ease with nonsurgical treatments. Yet, if your pain is ongoing despite rest, ice, medication and physical therapy, consider an evaluation with a UF Health Jacksonville orthopaedic surgeon. Our experts will assess your situation and discuss options for you to consider.

Why choose UF Health Jacksonville for shoulder surgery?

Our shoulder surgeons will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to offer you recommendations about surgery and possible solutions available to you. They take a personalized approach to shoulder care and will discuss your symptoms, activity level and treatment goals.

Whenever possible, our surgeons use minimally invasive procedures to ease post-operative pain and boost recovery times.

As part of an academic health center affiliated with the University of Florida, our orthopaedic surgeons have access to advanced technology, evidence-based surgical techniques and the latest research in orthopaedic care. This level of expertise helps us tailor your treatment and recovery plan to meet your specific needs.