SHOULDER SURGERY
Shoulder Surgery
Treatment Guide
Shoulder surgery should be matched to the exact diagnosis, anatomy, tissue quality, activity goals, and long-term function expected from the shoulder.
Arthritis & Cuff Deficiency
Rotator Cuff & Labrum
Fractures & Revision Surgery
Procedure-Specific Rehab
Major Shoulder Surgery Categories
Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, revision replacement, and replacement for complex arthritis or fractures.
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Arthroscopic repair, massive tear treatment, revision repair, and treatment after failed rotator cuff surgery.
Instability Surgery
Bankart repair, Latarjet procedure, labral repair, remplissage, and treatment of recurrent shoulder dislocations.
Biceps Tenodesis
Treatment for painful biceps tendon disease, SLAP tears, and biceps-related shoulder pain.
Shoulder Fracture Surgery
Proximal humerus fracture fixation, fracture reconstruction, and reverse shoulder replacement for selected fractures.
Revision Shoulder Surgery
Complex reconstruction after failed shoulder replacement, failed rotator cuff repair, infection, stiffness, instability, or fracture.
Dr. Streit's Clinical Perspective
The best shoulder operation is not the most aggressive operation or the newest operation. It is the operation that best matches the patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, goals, and long-term shoulder function.
My focus is on choosing the correct procedure, performing it precisely, and guiding recovery in a way that protects healing tissues while restoring durable function.
Common Procedures
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Advanced reconstruction for rotator cuff deficiency, complex arthritis, fractures, failed prior surgery, and revision cases.
Total Shoulder Replacement
Anatomic shoulder replacement for arthritis when the rotator cuff remains intact and functional.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic repair for partial, full-thickness, massive, complex, and revision rotator cuff tears.
Bankart Repair
Arthroscopic labral repair for selected patients with shoulder instability and limited bone loss.
Latarjet Procedure
Bone-block stabilization for recurrent instability, glenoid bone loss, contact athletes, or failed Bankart repair.
Proximal Humerus Fracture ORIF
Plate-and-screw fixation for selected shoulder fractures where preserving the native joint is appropriate.
How Surgery Is Chosen
Diagnosis
The correct diagnosis drives the treatment plan.
Imaging
X-rays, MRI, or CT help define tendon, cartilage, bone, and implant issues.
Function
Pain, strength, motion, and goals matter more than imaging alone.
Recovery
The rehabilitation plan must match what was repaired or reconstructed.
Recovery After Shoulder Surgery
Recovery Guide
Overview of sling use, pain control, therapy, driving, sleeping, and return to activity.
Physical Therapy Protocols
Procedure-specific rehabilitation protocols after shoulder surgery.
Returning To Golf
Guidance for returning to golf after shoulder surgery.
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