Shoulder Treatment Alternatives from the Orthopaedic Experts Serving Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg & the Surrounding FL Areas

Shoulder Treatment AlternativesShoulder treatment alternatives to surgery are available for individuals who have experienced a rotator cuff tear or have chronic pain from shoulder arthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis. At Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, Board-certified physicians Dr. Daniel Murphy and Dr. Arnold Ramirez provide a variety of advanced, nonsurgical treatments, including stem cell therapy, which can be effective enough at boosting the body’s own natural healing processes to delay the need for surgical intervention. Many patients from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and other Florida areas have benefitted from these progressive treatment options.

Surgery is sometimes recommended to address severe or chronic shoulder pain that is affecting an individual’s quality of life. However, due to the complexity of this ball-and-socket joint, an extensive post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation period is often required to restore strength and mobility. Typically, this involves time off from work, bracing, activity restrictions, and arduous rehabilitation therapy. For these and other reasons, shoulder treatment alternatives to invasive surgery are preferred for certain patients.

At the Tampa Orthopaedic sports medicine clinic in Tampa, FL, Dr. Murphy and Dr. Ramirez offer the following shoulder treatment alternatives:

  • Stem cell therapy
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Medication
  • Cortisone injections

While some patients are able to find sufficient symptom relief through non-surgical shoulder treatment alternatives, these procedures are not effective for everyone. Some factors that can influence the outcome of a stem cell procedure include the extent of the injury and the duration of the symptoms, as well as the patient’s age and overall health. Following a thorough physical examination and assessment, Dr. Murphy or Dr. Ramirez can recommend an appropriate plan to treat your shoulder condition.

If you’d like to learn more about our nonsurgical shoulder treatment alternatives and find out if you are a candidate, please contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center. We treat patients from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and all surrounding FL communities, including some of the area’s most talented professional athletes. Dr. Daniel Murphy serves as a team physician for the New York Yankees (who conduct their spring training in Tampa, FL), and Dr. Arnold Ramirez serves as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.