Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
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When even the simplest motion is painful, it's time to get help
Shoulder injuries are common problems in adults. They can cause severe pain, discomfort and immobility — affecting your ability to enjoy routine activities.
The Fletcher Allen Orthopedic Specialty Center is a unique resource for people with arthritis pain and joint disorders in New England and northern New York. If you are among the millions of Americans suffering from pain or swelling of joints, you have an excellent resource to turn to for relief. Our options range from non-surgical orthopedic care to advanced minimally invasive surgical methods.
Expert Care Delivered with Compassion
Fletcher Allen's team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and experienced nurses are as knowledgeable and caring as you'll find anywhere in the area.
Fletcher Allen shoulder surgeons will work with you to evaluate your condition and to determine what treatment best fits your goals and your lifestyle.
To make an appointment, call 1-877-697-6014 or fill out the form.
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Fletcher Allen Can Help You Make an Informed Decision
Below we've outlined some of the ways we can help you. If you're younger and have a shoulder injury caused by either sports or another activity, we can treat you with different non-surgical to minimally invasive surgery that might have you home by dinnertime. Take a look at some of the conditions we treat under Shoulder Injuries.
If you're older or have shoulders that simply need more help, we can provide shoulder replacement or partial shoulder replacement surgery that will have you moving around with ease again. Take a look under Shoulder Replacement to find out more about our surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Make sure to visit the related links to the right to see our videos, testimonials and further details on how we can help.
Shoulder Injuries
Fletcher Allen Sports Medicine will help you get back on the court, on the slopes or in the game.
Sports injuries affect people at all stages of life — and at all levels of activity. Whether you are a professional competitor, a recreational athlete or a weekend warrior, these injuries can prevent you from engaging in your favorite activities, and keep you on the sidelines.
Fletcher Allen Sports Medicine offers expert clinical care for sports-related injuries of all types — from the best diagnostic services to state-of-the-art medical and surgical care to in-depth rehabilitative therapies. Some of the injuries we treat include:
- Chronic Shoulder Instability
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Joint Tear
- Burners and Stingers
- Elbow Dislocation
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement
- Shoulder Separation
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain. Incidents increase with age. They are most commonly caused by tendon degeneration. Overuse of rotator cuff muscles and tendons over the years can lead to degeneration. People who play sports with repetitive overhead motions — such as baseball, tennis or rowing — are at an increased risk.
Our goal is to help you return to the sports you love, and enjoy a healthy, active life.
Shoulder Replacement
Our UVM Medical Group shoulder surgeons at the Adult Reconstructive Surgery Center offer a level of expertise only available with those who have focused specifically on shoulders, performing hundreds of shoulder surgeries each year.
Shoulder replacement — although less common than hip or knee replacement — is just as successful in relieving joint pain due to joint wear. Shoulder replacement may be recommended if you have severe arthritis.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
This procedure is used for patients whose rotator cuff muscles have degenerated or weakened. They can no longer hold the shoulder joint intact. Arthritis is usually a factor.
The surgery is also used in cases of:
- Revisions to previous surgery
- Failed shoulder replacement
- Shoulder fractures
- Lack of a rotator cuff
Years of Experience
Fletcher Allen shoulder surgeons have performed shoulder replacement surgery for decades. Patients have the confidence of working with a dedicated team of highly trained and experienced providers.
To make an appointment,
call 1-877-697-6014 or fill out the form.
Rehabilitation at Fletcher Allen
If you or a loved one is recovering from a sports injury or joint surgery, rehabilitation can be a critical step to healing.
At Fletcher Allen you will find caring and skilled professionals, including rehab doctors trained in rehabilitation medicine, physical therapists, sports therapists and specialized rehabilitation nurses who work together to help you return to doing the things you enjoy.
Fletcher Allen Rehab is equipped with the facilities to help you recover from all types of conditions – from our fully outfitted rehabilitation gym, to aquatic therapy swimming pool. Learn more ››
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