Shoulder Care Articles and Helpful Information
Shoulder Pain Symptoms and Causes
Discover what could be causing pain, stiffness, or discomfort in and around your shoulder joint. From common conditions such as rotator cuff issues to injuries, our orthopedic shoulder specialists provide expert evaluations and personalized treatment plans to address your unique needs.
Shoulder Pain Assessment
Take the first step toward returning to activities you love. Receive recommendations and education about your condition by answering a few questions about your joint function, activity level, and lifestyle.
Shoulder Surgery
If medical treatment doesn't control your shoulder pain or if you have a specific injury or fracture, WashU Medicine orthopedic physicians may recommend shoulder surgery. The goal is to alleviate shoulder pain and help you return to normal activity.
Shoulder conditions we treat
- Rotator cuff tears and repair
- Shoulder dislocation or instability
- Fractures involving the shoulder
- Frozen shoulder syndrome and shoulder pain
- Shoulder joint osteoarthritis
- Shoulder joint osteoarthritis with chronic rotator cuff conditions
- Inflammatory arthritis in the shoulder
WashU Shoulder Care Providers
Alexander Aleem, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Jay Keener, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Melissa Wright, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Benjamin Zmistowski, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Get a free guide to shoulder care
It’s normal to have a lot of questions when considering shoulder surgery. You should feel confident in your decision and know that all your questions have been answered. With our shoulder patient guide, you’ll find useful information to help prepare for, undergo, and recover from surgery.