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

Schedule an Appointment

Start moving again. Request your orthopedic appointment online at Billings Clinic or by calling:

  • Billings Clinic Orthopedic & Sports Medicine in Billings, MT—406-238-5200 or 1-800-332-7156
  • Billings Clinic Bozeman in Bozeman, MT—406-898-1650
  • Billings Clinic Cody Orthopedics in Cody, WY—307-527-1960

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