
Shoulder Conditions
Dr. Kirsch has a specialty practice focusing exclusively on treating all conditions of the shoulder. This ranges from non-operative management of strains and rotator cuff disorders to the complex surgical management of arthritis, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears and revision surgery. The information here is designed to provide a helpful resource pertaining to some of the most common conditions that Dr. Kirsch takes care of.
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain, ranging from inflammation to complete tears. Treatment options include both non-operative care and surgical repair.
Learn MoreWear and tear of cartilage leading to pain, stiffness, and limited function. Treatment ranges from medications to shoulder replacement surgery.
Learn MoreA complex condition combining a massive rotator cuff tear with arthritis. Often requires reverse shoulder replacement for optimal outcomes.
Learn MoreOccurs when structures keeping the shoulder stable are compromised, leading to dislocations or feeling of the shoulder slipping out of place.
Learn MoreInflammation or injury to the biceps tendon and labrum, often seen in overhead athletes. May require biceps tenodesis surgery.
Learn MoreBroken bones in the shoulder from trauma, including proximal humerus, clavicle, and scapula fractures. Treatment ranges from conservative to surgical.
Learn MoreDamage to the acromioclavicular joint from direct trauma, common in contact sports. Most cases can be managed non-operatively.
Learn MoreInflammation of the bursa or impingement of tendons causing pain with overhead activities. Often responds well to conservative treatment.
Learn MoreProgressive stiffness and pain due to capsule thickening. More common in diabetics. Early recognition allows for more effective treatment.
Learn MoreCalcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendons causing acute or chronic pain. Treatment options range from therapy to surgical removal.
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