A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

Outpatient Shoulder Replacement Surgery

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 …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

Shoulder Dislocations & Labral Tears

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 shoulder labral tear can occur due to repetitive overhead use, a lifting injury, a fall …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

Bicep Tendon Injury & Pain

Bicep Tendon Injury & PainDiagnosis and Treatment for Bicep Strains, Tears & Tendonitis at the ShoulderBicep 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. This is sometimes missed …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

Rotator Cuff Tears

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. Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff InjuryThe most common symptom of a rotator …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

Shoulder Treatment

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 …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

John R.

G2 Orthopedics

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.

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

Debbie M.

G2 Orthopedics

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 …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

What are the warning signs of a rotator cuff tear?

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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 …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

How long does it take to recover from a torn rotator cuff?

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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 …

A senior couple goes for a morning jog. Dr. Vic Goradia of G2 Orthopedics serves many active senior adults with joint issues such as arthritis.

How long does a dislocated shoulder or labral tear take to recover from?

G2 Orthopedics

A reverse total shoulder replacement is performed in patients with arthritis in the ball and socket as well as rotator cuff weakness or tearing. As the surgery has become more popular, many surgeons are doing more reverse shoulder replacements instead of a standard shoulder replacement in patients over age 50.  At G2 we perform shoulder replacements as an outpatient surgery. …