Shoulders

Shoulder pain can make it difficult to do the simplest tasks: raising your arm, picking up a child, or even carrying a bag or purse. And because the shoulder is a complex joint often used for daily activities, it’s prone to injury and other problems.

Corewell Health’s nationally recognized orthopedics team specializes in treatment for shoulder issues and shoulder replacement. Using the latest rehabilitation options and advanced minimally invasive techniques, we’ll help you get back to doing all the things you enjoy—without pain.

Frozen shoulder

If your shoulder feels stuck—painful and stiff from prolonged immobility—you may have frozen shoulder. This condition can make even simple movements difficult, but relief is possible. Our specialists create personalized treatment plans that could include targeted injections or physical therapy to help your shoulder go from frozen to freely moving.

Rotator-cuff injury

If reaching for something or raising your arm hurts, you could have a rotator-cuff injury. A tear in the cartilage that lines the shoulder socket, this injury is often caused by overuse or trauma. Ignoring a rotator-cuff injury can lead to permanent damage, so it’s important to talk with an orthopedic specialist right away.

Shoulder dislocation

When you dislocate your shoulder, the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder are damaged. If this happens, Corewell Health has a team of experts ready to assess and restore your shoulder function as quickly as possible.

Shoulder-labrum tear

Deep pain, clicking, or locking of the shoulder can signal a labrum tear—displacement of the upper arm bone from the shoulder socket. Labrum tears are often misdiagnosed, so our award-winning orthopedic doctors can make all the difference in properly diagnosing and treating your injury.

Shoulder-tendon tear

This can happen in a moment—whether you’re playing volleyball or simply reaching for something. The severity depends on whether you have a partial or complete tear in the tendons connecting your shoulder muscles to the bone. Our experts will meet with you to discuss your situation and the best treatment for you.