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OrthoCarolina shoulder specialists provide advanced, comprehensive care for patients experiencing shoulder pain, injuries, and degenerative conditions. Our physicians are highly trained in both surgical and non-surgical treatment options, with a strong focus on minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques that support faster recovery and excellent functional outcomes.

From young athletes with sports injuries to older adults managing arthritis, we deliver personalized care plans designed to reduce pain, restore strength, and improve long-term shoulder function.

Conditions We Treat

Our shoulder specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Rotator cuff injuries: Tears, tendinitis, and impingement syndromes
  • Shoulder instability: Dislocations and labral tears
  • Arthritis: Degenerative joint disease causing pain and stiffness
  • Sports injuries: Acute trauma and overuse injuries in active patients
  • Fractures & trauma: Clavicle, scapula, and proximal humerus fractures
  • Tendon and soft tissue disorders: Bursitis, tendonitis, and inflammation

Treatment Options

We offer a full spectrum of care, starting with conservative treatment and progressing to advanced surgical procedures when necessary.

Non-Surgical Care:

  • Anti-inflammatory medications and pain management strategies
  • Corticosteroid injections and guided therapies
  • Activity modification and recovery planning
  • Bracing and supportive care when appropriate

Surgical Care:

  • Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for minimally invasive repair
  • Rotator cuff repair and reconstruction
  • Labral repair and stabilization procedures
  • Shoulder replacement, including partial and total joint replacement
  • Fracture repair and complex reconstructive surgery

At OrthoCarolina, we are committed to delivering subspecialty orthopedic care that meets patients at every stage of their recovery journey. Our team combines advanced arthroscopic expertise with personalized treatment planning to achieve lasting results.

Whether treating athletes or patients with degenerative shoulder conditions, we focus on restoring comfort, strength, and confidence in everyday movement.


 

Our Shoulder Practitioners

Briggs M. Ahearn, MD

Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Edward C. Brown, III, MD, MBA

Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Scott A. Burbank, MD

Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Christian Clark, MD

Elbow, Pediatric, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Patrick M. Connor, MD

Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Trauma
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Bruce Cox, MD

General Orthopedics, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
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William L. Craig, III, MD

Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Brian S. DeLay, MD

Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Jakub Dmochowski, MD

Elbow, Hand, Shoulder
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Michael L. Dockery, MD

Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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James E. Fleischli, MD

Adolescent and Adult Sports Medicine, Cartilage Restoration, Complex Knee Surgery, Elbow, Knee, Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Jason Gajdzis, PA-C

Hip & Knee, Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine
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Matthew A. Gullickson, MD

Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Trauma
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Nady Hamid, MD

Elbow, Shoulder
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Patrick R. L. Hayes, MD

Elbow, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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William Bryan Jennings, D.O.

Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Trauma
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Robert Keller, MD

Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Michael D. Lauffenburger, MD

Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Barrett A. Little, MD

Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Bryan J. Loeffler, MD

Shoulder, Elbow, Hand
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James P. McDonald, MD

Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
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John McMurtry, MD

Hand, Shoulder
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Robert Morgan, MD

Adolescent and Adult Sports Medicine, Complex Knee Surgery, Elbow, Knee, Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Grant Mostak, MD

Elbow, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Scott B. O'Neal, MD

Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Dana P. Piasecki, MD

Adolescent and Adult Sports Medicine, Cartilage Restoration, Complex Knee Surgery, Elbow, Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Shoulder
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Jonathan C. Riboh, M.D.

Adolescent and Adult Sports Medicine, Cartilage Restoration, Complex Knee Surgery, Elbow, Knee, Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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William H. Satterfield, MD

Elbow, Shoulder, Knee, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Hand
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Shadley C. Schiffern, MD

Elbow, Shoulder
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Jason Silva, MD

Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Elbow
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Ronald W. Singer, MD

Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Scott Smith, MD

Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Joshua Smith, MD

Elbow, Hand, Shoulder, Wrist
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Rodney J. Stanley, MD

Elbow, Shoulder
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Kevin J. Stanley, MD

Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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James S. Starman, MD

Cartilage Restoration, Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Trauma
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Edward Walker, MD

Elbow, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Durham Weeks III, MD

Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Matthew C. Wendt, M.D.

Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Bradley Winter, MD

Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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