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Expert Care for Shoulder Instability—Get Relief & Get Moving Again
If a Shoulder Instability (Dislocating Shoulder) is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.
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Shoulder Instability (Dislocating Shoulder)
The shoulder is a complex ball and socket joint. It is made up of the humerus (upper arm), scapula (shoulder blade), and clavicle (collarbone). Shoulder instability occurs when the humeral head no longer lines up with the glenoid (socket).
What Causes a Shoulder Instability?
Shoulder instability occurs most commonly from severe injury or trauma. This can result in injury to the labrum, known as a Bankart lesion. Some patients without trauma may never have a dislocation have looser joints resulting in shoulder instability. This is called multidirectional instability.v
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Don’t Wait—Get Relief from Shoulder Pain Today
Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.
Evaluation & Treatment
How We Diagnose Shoulder Instability
Evaluation includes a history of symptoms, a physical examination, x-rays for bone injury, and specialized physical exam maneuvers. Specialized maneuvers are used to help determine the extent of instability. An MRI may be done to evaluate the labrum, capsule, and cartilage surfaces for damage.
Nonsurgical
Treatment is based on examination, imaging, and pain. Initial treatment is aimed at strengthening shoulder-stabilizing muscles. Arthroscopic surgical treatment to repair a torn labrum or tighten the shoulder capsule is indicated based on the extent in instability, nature of injury, age, and activity level.
Surgical
Occasionally, in those with a large bone defect or recurrent instability despite previous surgical treatment, an open surgery may be recommended to reconstruct the bone loss, known as a Laterjet procedure. Surgery is done as an outpatient and return to activities generally occurs around 3 months.
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Why Choose Elite Ortho?
Board-Certified Surgeons
Nationally recognized, specialty-trained experts in orthopedic care.
20+ Years of Experience
Every doctor brings over a decade of hands-on success.
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Real stories from real patients across Maryland.
Advanced Orthopedic Technology
From nano arthroscopy to internal brace repair—we use the best tools available.
Full-Spectrum Orthopedic Services
Surgical and non-surgical treatment for bones, joints, injuries, and pain.
Ethical, Compassionate Care
We treat every patient like family, with honesty and empathy.
Our Specialists
Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists
Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.
We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.
Dr. Andrew Siekanowicz
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Dr. Ashok L. Gowda
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and
Chief Medical Officer
Yavonne Johnson, PA-C
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Dr. Evan Argintar
Chief of cartilage restoration, joint preservation, and minimally invasive arthroplasty