Shoulder and Elbow Treatment and Surgery

Shoulder or elbow surgery may seem like an inconvenience at best and scary at worst. However, it might be the solution you need to find relief from pain. Learn more about available treatment options.
Man performing shoulder exercises with a physical therapist
Rehab Exercises for Shoulder Pain
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
woman's clavicle
Clavicle Fracture Physical Therapy Exercises
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
An x-ray of a shoulder dislocation
How to Reduce a Dislocated Shoulder
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Woman complaining of shoulder pain at doctor's
Why Rotator Cuff Repair May Not Be Possible
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
TheraBand Flexbar
TheraBand FlexBar Treatment for Tennis Elbow
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Image of a woman holding her shoulder.
PT Exercises for Frozen Shoulder
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
A PT examines a patient's shoulder.
Physical Therapy After a Shoulder Dislocation
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Physical therapist with woman doing external rotation exercise
Rotator Cuff Exercises With a Resistance Band
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
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Physical Therapy for a Shoulder Labrum Tear
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
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Do You Need Biceps Tenodesis Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
shoulder exam
What to Do About AC Joint Pain
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Patient describing pain to nurse at laptop
8 Types of Arthroscopic or Open Shoulder Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
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Surgery for Shoulder Dislocation
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
elderly man holding elbow in discomfort
How Elbow Bursitis Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor preforming shoulder surgery
Rotator Cuff Repair: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
frozen shoulder surgery
Frozen Shoulder Surgery and Alternatives
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Dynamic Shoulder Isometric Exercise
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
A woman serving in a game of tennis
Tennis Elbow Treatment Options
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
shoulder dislocation treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment Options
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Arthroscopic surgery for the elbow
Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery Overview
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Nurse helping patient
Tennis Elbow Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Doctor examining patient's shoulder
Capsular Shift Procedure for Shoulder Instability
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Image of a woman holding her shoulder.
Shoulder Surgery Commonly Treated by Physical Therapy
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Physical therapist performing shoulder exercises with a patient.
Shoulder Pulley Physical Therapy Exercises
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
A senior woman suffering from shoulder pain.
Complications of Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A therapist stretching a patient's shoulder.
Shoulder Labrum Tear Exercise Program
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Baseball pitcher throwing ball
Tommy John Elbow Procedure (UCLR) Overview
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
A man getting physical therapy for his shoulder
How to Treat Rotator Cuff Injuries With Easy Exercises
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Photo of a shoulder replacement xray.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery for Arthritis
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
A physical therapist performing a shoulder PNF pattern on a female patient.To see more physical therapy images click on the link below:
Exercises to Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff Muscles
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Woman suffering from shoulder pain, France
Scapular Shoulder Stabilization Exercises
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Active Range of Motion Rotator Cuff Exercises
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Photo of a man holding his elbow.
Elbow Strengthening Exercises and Workouts
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Physiotherapy worker with woman client
Make Your Own Shoulder Pulley for Physical Therapy
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Sutured shoulder surgery incision
Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Physical therapist working with a patient
3 Surgical Treatments for a SLAP Tear of the Shoulder
By Jonathan Cluett, MD