Shoulder and Elbow
The Penn Shoulder and Elbow Service is recognized as a regional, national and international leader for patient care. To enhance patients' mobility, increase their independence, and improve their quality of life, the team creates and utilizes the latest advances in shoulder and elbow diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
The Penn Shoulder and Elbow Service offers rehabilitation services that
provide patients with a comprehensive, "one-stop-shopping"
approach to recovery. Physical therapy experts specialize in current
shoulder and elbow techniques designed to help patients resume their
normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Conditions Treated
Penn Shoulder and Elbow Service physicians recognize that no two patients are alike – and neither are their shoulder and elbow conditions. We are dedicated to treating every condition that affects the shoulder and elbow, including:
- Degenerative conditions (such as arthritis)
- Trauma
- Sports injuries
- Bone and joint infections
- Rotator cuff tears
- Tumors
- Joint instability
- Disease
Services and Treatments
Patients who require surgery benefit from the most current, minimally invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques. Arthroscopic surgery benefits patients because it results in minimal scarring, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster recovery. When needed, we also provide patients with technological innovations in materials, design, and insertion of prostheses.