Expert Shoulder Specialists in san antonio

Our team of shoulder specialists has over 100 years of combined experience.

As expert shoulder surgeons of San Antonio, We provide comprehensive care. from nonsurgical therapies to advanced procedures like arthroscopic repair and shoulder replacement surgery, we have comprehensive solutions for all your shoulder needs

Common Shoulder Conditions We Treat

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Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists in San Antonio, Texas at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio

When you visit us at The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, you will find a fine-tuned team ready to take care of you. Our team spends time getting to know each patient, ensuring that your treatment plan reflects your goals and concerns. Your physicians have over 100 years of collective experience and represent multiple generations and training backgrounds. In addition to your surgeons, you may meet one of our hand surgery fellows. Each fellow is a fully trained orthopedic surgeon or plastic surgeon who has completed 5 to 7 years of surgical training after graduation from medical school and has chosen to spend an additional year in training to study hand surgery. In addition to the physicians, you will meet various staff members. From the front desk staff and Medical Assistants (MA’s) to the x-ray and cast technicians, each is committed to taking care of you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoulder Treatment in San Antonio

  • A shoulder specialist diagnoses and treats conditions such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, frozen shoulder, dislocations, and labral tears. They also provide care for sports injuries and overuse conditions affecting the shoulder joint.

  • Our San Antonio shoulder specialists offer a range of treatments, including physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, minimally invasive arthroscopy, and shoulder replacement surgery when necessary.

  • You should see a shoulder specialist if you’re experiencing ongoing shoulder pain, limited range of motion, weakness, or discomfort that doesn’t improve with rest. Early evaluation can help prevent long-term damage.

  • Surgery is often recommended when pain persists despite non-surgical treatment or if imaging shows a severe injury, such as a torn rotator cuff or advanced arthritis.

  • Yes, all of our orthopedic surgeons and shoulder experts are board-certified and fellowship-trained in treating upper extremity conditions.

  • Yes. Our team frequently works with athletes of all ages, including those from local high schools, to treat sports-related shoulder injuries and get them back to peak performance.

Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists in San Antonio, Texas at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio
Orthopedic Shoulder Therapists and Specialists in San Antonio, Texas at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio
Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists in San Antonio, Texas at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio
Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists in San Antonio, Texas at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio
Orthopedic Shoulder Therapists and Specialists in San Antonio, Texas at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio

Did you know we offer in-house therapy?

Hand therapy is a merging of occupational and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, hand therapists provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.

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Orthopedic Shoulder Therapists and Specialists in San Antonio, Texas at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio

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