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Expert Care for Shoulder Trauma—Get Relief & Get Moving Again

If a Shoulder Trauma (Fracture & Dislocation) 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 Trauma (Fracture & Dislocation)

Trauma to the shoulder can result in a broken bone, dislocation, or both. Shoulder trauma can be a result of sports injuries in younger patients or from a simple fall in older patients. Shoulder injuries can include fractures of the clavicle (collar bone) and humerus (arm). They can also include dislocations of the glenohumeral (shoulder) or acromioclavicular joint (AC joint).

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Signs You May Have a Shoulder Trauma

Symptoms include:

  • Pain
  • Deformity
  • Bruising
  • Inability to lift the arm

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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.

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Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Shoulder Trauma

Evaluation begins with a history of the injury, physical examination, and X-rays. Attention is paid to ensure the integrity of the skin over the break.

In cases of glenohumeral dislocations an MRI can distinguish cartilage (labrum and articular cartilage) injury. In cases of a complex fracture a CT scan may help show the fracture fragments and extent of the injury.

Nonsurgical

Treatment is determined based on the injury. Most clavicle, proximal humerus, and scapula fractures can be treated without surgery. Additionally, most acromioclavicular joint and glenohumeral joint dislocations can be treated without surgery.

Surgical

Surgery is considered for those with multiple parts, significant deformity, or associated injuries. Surgical fixation is done through a small incision as an outpatient procedure.



The rehabilitation course is dependent on the nature of the injury and treatment method but typically requires a period of immobilization followed by rehabilitation often for 1-3 months depending on the injury.

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Why Choose Elite Ortho?

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Board-Certified Surgeons

Nationally recognized, specialty-trained experts in orthopedic care.

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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.

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Advanced Orthopedic Technology

From nano arthroscopy to internal brace repair—we use the best tools available.

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Full-Spectrum Orthopedic Services

Surgical and non-surgical treatment for bones, joints, injuries, and pain.

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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.

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