Conditions & Procedures
Dr. Grant Garcia has advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He specializes in the treatment and management of various shoulder conditions and is a shoulder surgery specialist. His specialties include joint replacements- total, reverse, and revision, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder labrum reconstruction. To know more about Dr. Garcia’s services, read below:
Shoulder Conditions
- Shoulder Pain
Pain in the shoulder suggests a shoulder injury which is more common in athletes participating in sports such as swimming, tennis, pitching and weightlifting. The injuries are caused due to the over usage or repetitive motion of the arms.
Know More - Arthritis of the Shoulder
The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage.
Know More - Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocations of the shoulder joint.
Know More - Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff is the group of tendons in the shoulder joint providing support and enabling wider range of motion.
Know More - SLAP Tears
The term SLAP (superior –labrum anterior-posterior) lesion or SLAP tear refers to an injury of the superior labrum of the shoulder. The labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage surrounding the glenoid for stabilization of the shoulder joint.
Know More - Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is the condition of inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint.
Know More - Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by pain and loss of motion in shoulder joint. It is more common in older adults aged between 40 and 60 years and is more common in women than men.
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Shoulder Procedures
- Shoulder Replacement
The shoulder is a highly movable body joint that allows various movements of the arm.
Know More - Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Reverse total shoulder replacement, is an advanced surgical technique specifically designed for rotator cuff tear arthropathy, a condition where the patient suffers from both shoulder arthritis and a rotator cuff tear.
Know More - Revision Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder replacement is the replacement of the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) and the glenoid cavity (cavity of the shoulder blade) into which the humerus fits, with artificial prostheses to relieve pain, swelling and stiffness caused due to damage of cartilage at the articulating surfaces.
Know More - Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems.
Know More - Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff is the group of tendons in the shoulder joint providing support and enabling wider range of motion.
Know More - Shoulder Stabilization
Are you an athlete who participates in powerful, repetitive overhead motions? If so, you are at an increased risk of a shoulder dislocation and shoulder instability.
Know More - Shoulder Labrum Reconstruction
The labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage surrounding the glenoid which helps in stabilizing the shoulder joint. The biceps tendon is attached inside the shoulder joint at the superior labrum of the joint.
Know More - SLAP Repair
Unless it causes you pain, you might never give your shoulder’s labrum a thought.
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