The shoulder specialists at COMG offer state-of-the-art minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for a range of shoulder disorders.
Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff is a group of tendons in the shoulder joint that provides support and enables a wide range of motion. A major injury to these tendons may result in rotator cuff tears. It is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain in middle-aged and older individuals
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocation of the shoulder joint.
Labral Tear
Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause the labrum to tear. In addition, aging may weaken the labrum leading to injury.
Shoulder Impingement
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball-shaped end of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits neatly into a socket, called the glenoid, which is part of the shoulder blade or scapula.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure for conditions and injuries involving the bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles of the shoulder joint.
Shoulder Labrum Reconstruction
Traumatic injury to the shoulder, overuse of the shoulder associated with excessive throwing or weightlifting can cause a labral tear. It may also result from a weakened labrum due to aging.
Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles in the shoulder joint including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles originate in the scapula and attach to the head of the humerus through tendons. The rotator cuff forms a sleeve around the humeral head and glenoid cavity, providing stability to the shoulder joint while enabling a wide range of movements.
SLAP Repair
Repeated use of the shoulder while throwing or a fall onto the shoulder can result in a SLAP (superior labrum anterior and posterior) tear or injury.
Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Superior Capsular Reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears. The surgery involves reconstruction of the superior capsule of the shoulder joint using an autograft (tissue from the same person) or an allograft (tissue from a donor)
Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure
The Latarjet procedure is an advanced procedure to treat shoulder instability caused by lack of bony support in the shoulder joint.
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
Young people who have sustained a dislocation of the shoulder may experience a specific type of labral tear called a Bankart tear. The condition usually occurs during a shoulder injury.
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
Subacromial decompression is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of a condition called shoulder impingement. In shoulder impingement, the degree of space between the rotator cuff tendon and shoulder blade is decreased due to irritation and swelling of the bursa or due to development of bone spurs.
Physicians
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Michael S. Marandola, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeonSports Medicine and Joint Replacement Specialist -
Kent S. Marangi, M.D. Orthopedic SurgeonSports Medicine Specialist
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Stephen Gardner, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeonSports Medicine
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Evan M. Guerrero, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeonHand and Upper Extremity Specialist
