Orthopedic shoulder care in Kalamazoo
If your shoulder hurts when you reach for something, throw a ball, or after repetitive movements, talk with an experienced orthopedic shoulder specialist at Ascension Borgess Hospital Borgess Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Kalamazoo and Allegan, Michigan.
Ascension Borgess Hospital is the recipient of the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™.
Your appointment starts with a conversation about you and your shoulder pain. Your doctor will do a thorough evaluation to help find the cause of your pain and use imaging to help diagnose your injury or condition. Then, we’ll discuss treatment options, such as injections, to help reduce inflammation, physical therapy and surgery, if needed. Your doctor works with you to create a care plan that’s right for you.
Treatments for shoulder weakness and pain
When there is damage to the shoulder, the muscles in your upper body and your arm may also be affected. Older adults are more prone to shoulder injuries from falling. Sports-related injuries from overuse or impact also affect the shoulder and arm. Our doctors and orthopedic care teams provide therapeutic and surgical treatment options for shoulder pain, rotator cuff damage, muscle and ligament strain, joint impingement, shoulder dislocation and fractures. Treatment options may include:
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Ultrasound and regenerative therapy
- Anti-inflammatory and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Rehabilitation with physical therapy
- Exercise physiology and sports performance
Specializing in shoulder replacement surgery and rotator cuff repair
A shoulder injury, such as a torn rotator cuff, can lead to pain and limit your range of motion in your shoulder. At Ascension Borgess, our orthopedic surgeons specialize in shoulder surgery, including shoulder replacement and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Your specialist works with you to create a personalized surgery plan. We take the time to explain your procedure, what to expect and how to care for yourself while recovering at home. After surgery, you will be connected with rehabilitation care.
Get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon
It's easy to get a second opinion from our team of highly experienced specialists at Ascension Borgess. We can review your medical records and healthcare history, discuss therapeutic and surgical treatment options, and answer your questions.
When you are facing a shoulder injury and deciding on a care plan, there’s a lot to think about. Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. Talk with one of our specialists about a personalized care plan.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Featured locations
- Ascension Borgess Hospital Borgess Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Kalamazoo
- Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo
- Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital - Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Allegan
- Ascension Borgess Orthopedics Health Park, Battle Creek