Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Whether you have a new injury, ongoing pain, or complications after surgery, Billings Clinic orthopedic doctors can help you feel comfortable and strong again. We treat everything from simple strains to complex joint problems, so you can get back to doing what you love.
Conditions We Treat
Rely on us to treat a wide range of shoulder and elbow conditions, including:
- Bone and joint conditions like fractures and shoulder or elbow arthritis
- Dislocated joints that get forced out of place from injuries
- Unstable joints that slip or give out when you move
- Nerve problems, such as cubital tunnel syndrome (nerve compression)
- Tendon and soft tissue injuries like rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, and bicep tendon damage
- Problems that happen after surgery
Do I Need Surgery?
Talk to your doctor if you experience:
- Shoulder or elbow pain that won’t go away
- Weakness, instability, or trouble moving your arm fully
- Numbness, tingling, or clicking sounds in the joint
- Trouble with daily activities or sports
Diagnosis & Evaluation
To help determine the cause of your shoulder or elbow pain, your care team will ask you about your symptoms and medical history. Your provider will examine your shoulder or elbow to check your range of motion and strength, and look for signs of injury.
You may need imaging tests so that your doctor can diagnose the issue inside your joint. After your exam, your orthopedic doctor will explain what’s causing your symptoms, answer your questions, and create your treatment plan.
Treatment Options
Your tailored recovery plan will help you accomplish what you want to achieve during healing. You'll get advanced care that eases pain, improves movement, and supports long-term healing:
- Fracture care—Helps broken bones heal properly and quickly
- Joint replacement surgery—Relieves pain and restores shoulder or elbow function
- Minimally invasive surgery—Repairs torn tendons and ligaments with less downtime
- Reconstructive surgery—Replaces or fixes past damage or past procedures
- Sports injury care—Supports athletes and throwers to heal and make injured areas stronger