Your shoulder and elbow joints work hard.
Our fellowship-trained surgeons provide the most up-to-date procedures and utilize the most advanced technology available to treat shoulder and elbow conditions.
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Patients benefit immensely from our experience in arthroscopic surgery — smaller incisions, faster healing, more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis, with the patient able to return home on the same day.
Our team of shoulder and elbow specialists include:
Michael G. Brand, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury
203‑797‑1500, ext 9601
Angelo Ciminiello, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon
Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury
203‑797‑1500, ext 9602
Jeffrey V. DeLuca, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee & Shoulder Surgeon, Total Joint Specialist
Darien, Norwalk, Westport
203‑845‑2200
James W. Depuy, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
Danbury, Ridgefield
203‑797‑1500, ext 6637
Joseph DiGiovanni, M.D.
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon
Danbury
203‑797‑1500, ext 6626
Mark J. Fletcher, M.D.
Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction Specialist | Hip, Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
Darien, Norwalk, Westport
203‑845‑2200
Julianne M. Forlizzi, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Ankle Surgeon
Darien, Norwalk, Westport
203‑845‑2200
Joshua B. Frank, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgeon
Darien, Norwalk, Westport
203‑845‑2200
Edmund A. Ganal, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
Danbury, Litchfield, New Milford & Sharon
203‑797‑1500 | ext 4209
Ross Henshaw, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury
203‑797‑1500, ext 9604
Paul D. Protomastro, M.D.
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon
Darien, Norwalk, Westport
203‑845‑2200
Michael J. Sayegh, M.D.
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon
Danbury, Ridgefield
203‑797‑1500
Michael G. Soojian, M.D.
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon
Darien, Norwalk, Westport
203‑845‑2200
Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury
203‑797‑1500, ext 6627
Robert Yaghoubian, M.D.
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon
Danbury, Litchfield, New Milford: 860‑355‑8000, ext 4216
Sharon: 860‑355‑8000, ext 4307
Best Orthopedic Elbow & Shoulder Surgeons in Connecticut
There’s no need to suffer pain or limit activity because of a torn rotator cuff, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, or a host of other shoulder and elbow conditions. Shoulder problems can be the result of overuse, repetitive arm rotation, or traumatic injury. Athletes who participate in contact sports, such as hockey or football, as well as anyone who engages in frequent lifting, can experience injury to the shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries are also common among baseball pitchers, tennis players, and other athletes who frequently use an overhand throwing or swinging motion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shoulder & Elbow Concerns:
How Do I Know If I Need Shoulder or Elbow Surgery?
Shoulder or elbow surgery is a major procedure, and your doctor probably won’t recommend it unless your symptoms are severe. Ultimately, your physician will decide if a surgical approach is needed. However, some of the following symptoms may indicate that shoulder or elbow surgery is necessary:
- Inability to carry things or use your arms
- Persistent pain that won’t go away
- Pain prevents you from doing everyday activities
- Past treatments have not worked
- Swelling, bruising, or inflammation
- Pain interferes with sleep
How Do I Know if I Need Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Surgery?
A replacement is an advanced surgical procedure, and, as with any surgery, your physician will be able to advise you on whether or not you need an elbow or shoulder replacement. Doctors will usually recommend a replacement if you have severe or chronic pain that will not go away with other forms of treatment.
What are Some Elbow and Shoulder Conditions OrthoConnecticut Treats?
Common elbow and shoulder conditions that we treat include:
- Baseball-related injuries
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder bursitis
- Shoulder instability
- Golfer’s elbow
- Collarbone fractures
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Ulnar collateral ligament tears
- Shoulder labrum tears
How Do I Know When I Need to See a Doctor for my Shoulder Pain?
You should see a doctor for your shoulder pain if it interferes with your everyday life. If your pain is so severe that you cannot work or enjoy your life, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
What is Pain from Shoulder to Elbow?
If you’re experiencing pain from your shoulder down to your elbow, it could be due to a variety of factors:
- Arthritis
- Frozen shoulder
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Fractures
- Dislocated joints
- Joint degeneration
If you’re experiencing pain that extends from your shoulder to your elbow, you should have a doctor take a look and evaluate it as soon as possible.
Can Tight Shoulders Cause Elbow Pain?
Yes, tight shoulders can cause elbow pain. This isn’t always because of a serious illness. Sometimes, sore or weak muscles in the upper part of your arm can lead to pain in your elbows and hands.
Can a Shoulder Injury Cause Elbow Pain?
Just like tight shoulders can cause elbow pain, a shoulder injury can also lead to pain in the elbow. For example, an acute tear to your rotator cuff can cause pain in areas in the lower part of your arm, such as the elbow.
What are Common Shoulder Injuries?
Common shoulder injuries include:
- Dislocation
- Rotator cuff tears
- Separation
- Fracture
- Cartilage tear
- Frozen shoulder
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Impingement
When Should Shoulder Pain Be Checked?
If your shoulder pain hasn’t gone away with at-home treatment, it could be a sign of a more serious condition. Additionally, if your shoulder pain is interfering with your ability to live your everyday life, you should have it checked by a physician at OrthoConnecticut.
Should I Worry if I Have Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain is common so often it is nothing to worry about. However, iIf your shoulder pain occurs with a fever, an inability to lift your shoulder, or with severe swelling and tenderness, you should see a physician immediately. You should also seek out a medical opinion if your shoulder pain lingers over time and has not gone away after a few weeks.
When is Elbow Pain Serious?
Elbow pain is serious if it interferes with your ability to live and enjoy your life. Serious problems include an obvious deformity, visible bone, severe pain or swelling, bruising around your elbow joint, or trouble moving your arm normally.
Common Shoulder & Elbow Conditions:
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder
- Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Glenoid Labrum Tears
- Hill-Sachs Lesion
- Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Dislocations
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- SLAP Tear Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Joint Pain
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Bursitis
- Inflammation of the Biceps Tendon at the Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Little League Elbow AKA Medial Apophysitis
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Media Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
- Elbow Overuse Injuries
- Throwing Injuries of the Elbow
- Unveiling Elbow Joint Pain: Expert Solutions from OrthoConnecticut
Common Shoulder & Elbow Procedures:
- Enhancing Comfort and Precision: The Role of Regional Anesthesia in Elbow Procedures
- PRP Therapy for Shoulder Pain
- Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Repair
- Painless Precision: The Crucial Role of Regional Anesthesia in Shoulder Procedures
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tenodesis
- Diagnostic Arthroscopy (Shoulder)
- Distal Clavicle Excision
- Joint Injection (Therapeutic, Shoulder)
- ORIF Surgery for Proximal Humerus Fracture
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- SLAP Repair
- Subacromial Injection
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Subacromial Decompression
- Enhancing Comfort and Precision: The Role of Regional Anesthesia in Elbow Procedures
- Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement
- Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Overview
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow
Call OrthoConnecticut today at 1.833.678.4628 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.