Whether a patient is suffering from a torn rotator cuff or complex instability of the elbow, Washington University Orthopedic specialists have expertise in treating a wide range of shoulder and elbow problems, including:

• Biceps tendon disorders
• Elbow or shoulder dislocation or instability
• Fractures involving the shoulder or elbow
• Frozen shoulder syndrome and shoulder pain
• Joint replacement for shoulder or elbow conditions
• Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis in the shoulder or elbow
• Biology of rotator cuff healing

Our team of specialty-trained physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and nurses also are adept at reverse shoulder arthroplasty, which helps to restore movement in irreparable rotator cuff tears and are skilled in treating patients seeking consultations and care after a failed surgery of the shoulder or elbow.