Treatment for Shoulder, Chest, & Arm Injuries
Shoulder, chest and arm injuries are treated by Dr. Reisch using the latest in nonsurgical and/or arthroscopic surgery, to expedite recovery time, and to minimize the risk of complications or side effects. Treatments for shoulder, chest and arm injuries at Encino Orthopedics may involve physical therapy, bracing, and in some cases, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery may be performed as an outpatient procedure.
Rotator Cuff Tear
The rotator cuff is a grouping of tendons and muscles that come together at the shoulder joint, resting at the top of the upper arm bone (humerus). The function of the rotator cuff is to both stabilize the arm's position, as well as allow full range of motion.
Shoulder Impingement
Caused by repeated stress and compression to the rotator cuff and shoulder, shoulder impingement often affects athletes and people who work in physically demands jobs which require regular overhead movement.
Biceps Tendonitis/Sprains/Strains
Often a very painful condition, bicep tendonitis - or any bicep sprain or strain - is an inflammation of the Long Head of Biceps (LHB) tendons. People who commonly experience bicep tendonitis include regular weightlifters and those who suffer from other arm and shoulder related injuries, such as a rotator cuff tear or shoulder impingement.
Biceps Rupture
The bicep is an incredibly strong connective muscle stretching from the shoulder to the elbow. Ruptures of the biceps occur especially in older individuals, athletes, and weightlifters.
Bursitis of the Shoulder
Bursitis of the shoulder affects the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion and lubricant at a frequent friction point at the top of the shoulder.
Labrum Tear
The labrum is a ring of firm tissue that works to stabilize the shoulder. Labrum tears are also called SLAP tears, which stands for "superior labrum, anterior to posterium," and references a labrum that has been torn or otherwise injured.
Tennis Elbow
Caused by chronic overuse of the arm, forearm, and hand, tennis elbow is the common term describing a sudden or slow developing injury to the muscles and tendons surrounding the elbow.
Golfers Elbow
Also considered a form of elbow tendonitis, golfers elbow is similar to tennis elbow in the painful effect it has on the elbow area, where the forearm meets the olecranon - the bony portion of the elbow.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that affects the median nerve, which runs throughout the arm, controlling movement and feeling in the forearm, the wrist, and the fingers.
Clavicle/Collarbone Fracture
The function of the clavicle (commonly known as the collarbone) is to provide a strong and stable base for the shoulder, shoulder blade, and AC (acromioclavicular) joint. When the collarbone fractures, it is typically caused by direct and sudden impact, such as a fall or collision.
Shoulder/Humerus Fracture
As one of the longest bones in the arm - running from the shoulder to the elbow - the humerus plays a pivotal role in overall strength, function, and range of motion in the arm, elbow, and shoulder. A fracture of the humerus typically occurs as a result of a direct impact to the arm and shoulder, such as in the course of a fall or collision in sports.
Elbow Fracture
A fracture of the elbow is a break involving one of the three arm bones that converge to create the elbow joint. These bones are the humerus, the radius, and the ulna.
Forearm and Wrist Fracture
A wrist fracture is a break in one of the forearm's two bones. Wrist fractures are the most common bone break reported, and are especially common in athletes participating in contact sports.
Metacarpal Fracture
Commonly known as a Boxer's (or Brawler's) Fracture, a broken metacarpal bone refers to the knucklebones within the hand.
