At the Marra Knee, Hip and Shoulder Center, we perform virtually all possible types of shoulder surgery. Dr. Marra has extensive expertise in shoulder arthroscopy, having performed over 1500 shoulder arthroscopic procedures. He has also performed hundreds of shoulder replacement surgeries.
Rotator Cuff Repair: Dr. Marra regularly performs all types of shoulder arthroscopic procedures including fully arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. Fully arthroscopic repairs are done through small incisions with less scarring and quicker recovery. Not all orthopedic surgeons perform rotator cuff surgery arthroscopically. Ask your surgeon whether he or she performs the actual repair using the scope. Some surgeons initially place the scope in the shoulder for examination, but then do the actual repair through an open incision. We use the latest surgical techniques including a new collagen bioinductive patch which covers a rotator cuff repair, helping it to heal and thickening the tendon for increased strength. Also, use of Platelet Rich Plasma has been shown to potentially assist in tendon healing.
Dislocation Repair: Dr. Marra has performed many shoulder instability repairs. The vast majority of repairs can be performed through the scope. We use the latest arthroscopic stabilization techniques which have significantly improved results with reduced rates of redislocatioin.
Shoulder Replacement: Here at the Marra Knee, Hip and Shoulder Center, we perform many shoulder replacement procedures for arthritis and pain. This procedure can greatly improve shoulder function and all but eliminate pain from arthritis and chronic rotator cuff tear. We use the latest techniques and have extensive expertise in the newer reverse shoulder arthroplasty procedures.
Shoulder Trauma: Unfortunately, shoulder fractures are an all too common injury, especially as we become older. We have vast experience in the repair of shoulder fractures using open reduction with internal fixation procedures. Often, fractures are too severely broken to repair and must be replaced. We perform many reverse shoulder replacements for these situations. These techniques have greatly improved outcomes for these potentially devastating injuries.
If you are having a shoulder problem of any kind, be it simple pain or severe loss of function, we have the expertise and experience to get you back on the road to complete recovery. Call us. We will quickly fit you into our schedule.
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