Shoulder Treatment

Outpatient Shoulder Replacement SurgerySame-Day Shoulder Replacement Surgery In Richmond, VAShoulder Replacement Surgery In Under 8 HoursAs a leading orthopedic surgeon in Richmond, VA, G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine’s Dr. Vic Goradia offers outpatient shoulder replacement surgery for patients affected by shoulder arthritis when nonsurgical and alternative treatments fail. With an outpatient shoulder replacement program in Richmond, VA, patients may now

Shoulder Dislocations & Labral TearsA Personalized Approach To Shoulder Injuries In Richmond, VAWhat Is A Shoulder Labral Tear? And how does it relate to a shoulder dislocation?The labrum is cartilage tissue that holds the “ball” (humeral head) in the “socket” (glenoid) of your shoulder. A torn shoulder labrum can occur due to repetitive overhead use, a lifting injury, a fall

Bicep Tendon Injury & PainDiagnosis and Treatment for Bicep Strains, Tears & Tendonitis at the ShoulderUnderstanding bicep strain and Bicep Tendon InjuriesA biceps tear or bicep strain can occur in the shoulder or elbow, depending on which end of bicep muscle or bicep tendon is affected. Proximal bicep tendon injury (at the shoulder) is often a cause of shoulder pain.

Rotator Cuff TearsMinimally Invasive Treatment For Maximum ResultsAbout Rotator Cuff TearsThe rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and allow you to move your arm away from your body. Trauma, sports injury, or repetitive overuse can result in a rotator cuff tear. Individuals with jobs or hobbies that require repetitive use of the muscles

Shoulder TreatmentRelieving Shoulder Pain and Improving Function to Get You Back to the Things You EnjoyThe Shoulder JointThe shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint that connects the bones of the arms to the upper body through several important ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and muscles. The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body and provides a wide

Better than expected results with my second rotator cuff surgery. The first surgery was done by someone else. Very strict rehab protocol is a great benefit.

I was going to another orthopedic and when they saw my CT scan they weren’t sure they could even help me with my shoulder or do surgery. A friend of mine suggested going to Dr. Goradia and when I saw Dr. Gordian he did a CT scan of both my shoulders and he felt that he could do a reverse

The rotator cuff can tear completely or partially with an injury or years of use. The rotator cuff can be injured with lifting, falling on the arm or when something pulls on the arm.  Typically tears occur in those over age 40, but occasionally tears are seen in younger individuals. Typical signs of a rotator cuff tear include pain with

Rotator cuff surgery has come a long way, allowing for faster recovery times and better outcomes.  At G2, we perform all rotator cuff repairs with arthroscopic surgery. Patients go home the same day and for most repairs, they can remove the arm from the sling the day after surgery. As the rotator cuff heals, physical therapy helps patients regain their

If the shoulder comes out of the socket (dislocates), the ligaments and labrum will stretch or tear. In patients <25 years old, there is a 70-90% risk that the shoulder will dislocate again. In those over 40 years of age, the risk of more dislocations is uncommon. Everyone else is somewhere in between.  A labral tear, particularly one called a