Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Treatment In Santa Barbara & Solvang, CA
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Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine located in Santa Barbara, CA & Solvang, CA
Shoulder injuries, ranging from rotator cuff tears to chronic instability, can sideline even the most active individuals in the Santa Barbara community. Because the shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, pain often indicates underlying damage to the complex web of tendons and ligaments that provide stability. At the Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara, our sports medicine approach focuses on restoring full range of motion so you can return to the activities you love, from surfing and tennis to daily fitness routines.
As a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience as a consultant for the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball and NBA training camps, Dr. William Gallivan brings elite-level sports medicine expertise to every patient. We offer specialized treatments including arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and both total and reverse shoulder replacements for those with advanced joint degeneration. By combining surgical precision with comprehensive physical therapy protocols, we help patients in Santa Barbara and Solvang achieve optimal functional outcomes.
What causes shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain may be caused by injury and/or chronic medical conditions. The most common cause of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff injury, including a partial tear or full tear of the rotator cuff. Although rotator cuff tears may acutely onset due to a trauma, they often gradually develop due to repetitive use of the shoulder.
Other common causes of shoulder pain include the following:
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fractures
- Shoulder Impingement
- Bursitis
How is shoulder pain treated?
X-ray images of your shoulder may be ordered and reviewed by Dr. Gallivan in order to try to diagnosis your shoulder pain. Additionally, Dr. Gallivan may order an MRI to further evaluate the shoulder and
There are nonoperative treatment options and surgical treatment options for shoulder conditions.
Nonoperative treatment options include the following:
- Physical Therapy
- Home Exercise Program
- Bracing/Immobilization
- Prescription and Nonprescription Medication
- PRP Injection
- Cortisone Injection
Surgical treatment options may include the following:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Please call Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara to book an appointment with board-certified orthopedic surgeon, William Gallivan, MD.
