Shoulder Pain & Surgery

If you experience shoulder pain, you know that it can make doing everyday tasks like getting dressed, washing your hair, or putting on a seatbelt a challenge. Even sleep can be interrupted by shoulder pain. Thankfully, there are a variety of treatment options that can help reduce shoulder pain, improve mobility, and get you back to doing the things you enjoy. Our specialty orthopedic shoulder services include minimally invasive techniques and advanced shoulder replacement technology.

Computer-Assisted Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Shoulder replacement surgery can be an excellent option when non-operative or minimally invasive treatment options are no longer effective. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Jaicharan Iyengar, MD, performs shoulder replacement surgery at St. Joseph’s using the advanced ExactechGPS computer-assisted technology.

Why use computer-assisted technology for shoulder replacement surgery?
  • Every shoulder is unique.
  • ExactechGPS allows the surgeon to personalize the total shoulder replacement procedure based on the patient’s own anatomy and function.
  • Provides surgeon with real-time visual guidance in total shoulder surgery.
  • Combines surgeon expertise with a computer system to perform your shoulder surgery with a goal of advanced accuracy and precision, allowing for simple adjustments and implant alignment personalized to your unique anatomy.
How Does it Work?
  • The ExactechGPS application’s preoperative planning tool is designed to help surgeons understand their patient’s anatomy prior to surgery and plan the surgery through a virtual simulation.
  • During surgery, a tracker placed on the patient’s bone sends data on the anatomical structure and joint movements to the computer.
  • The computer analyzes the information and displays the bone as a 3D model with calculated key measurements.
  • The images on the screen allow the surgeon to verify where to remove bone and appropriately place the implant.
Benefits Using the ExactechGPS System
The 3D visuals and accurate measurements of the computer-assisted technology help with:
  • Improved visibility of the shoulder joint
  • Accurate placement of shoulder implant
Accurate placement and alignment of the implant components are critical to the overall longevity and function of the implant, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Other Shoulder Procedures Performed

St. Joseph’s offers a wide variety of minimally invasive and surgical treatment options including:
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Total/Reverse Shoulder Replacement
  • Biceps Tenodesis
  • Labrum/Instability Repair
  • Capsular Release
  • Subacromial Decompression/Acromioplasty
  • Distal Clavicle Resection
  • Clavicle Repair
  • Proximal Humerus Repair
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Repair

Learn More

To learn if shoulder surgery is right for you, call our Orthopedic Navigator at 209.547.5700 for more information or to schedule an appointment.