Shoulder Separation Treatment for Patients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg & Other FL Cities

Shoulder SeparationShoulder separation involves a partial or complete separation of two parts comprising the shoulder structure: the clavicle, or collarbone, and the acromion, or end of the shoulder blade. This type of injury usually occurs with a hard fall onto the shoulder, which can happen when a cyclist falls off a bicycle. Other high risk activities include downhill skiing, gymnastics, football, hockey, and volleyball. Patients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or another FL city who have experienced a hard blow to the shoulder that has resulted in tenderness, swelling, and bruising are encouraged to consult with the trusted, Board-certified sports injury doctors and surgeons at Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group.

The most effective treatment of shoulder separation depends on its severity. The expert medical staff at Tampa Orthopaedic will carefully evaluate your injury to determine whether you may benefit from a non-operative treatment regimen. Some of the state-of-the-art options we offer to treat orthopaedic injuries and ailments, such as shoulder separation, runners knee, and golfers elbow, include:

  • Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections
  • Viscosupplementation from leading brands, including Supartz, Hyalgan, synvisc, and Orthovisc
  • Cortisone injections
  • Hyaluronic acid injections
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • And more

Many shoulder separation patients achieve relief and recover fully through rest and conservative options like these, and thus are able to forego the need for surgery. However, in cases involving a significant displacement of the collarbone or damage to surrounding structures, such as the rotator cuff, surgery may be recommended. Should you require surgical intervention, our renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Murphy, will fully explain your options to you.

Contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group today if you have injured your shoulder and would like to schedule a consultation for shoulder separation treatment. We proudly serve patients from Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties in Florida, and beyond.