Shoulder
Conditions & TreatmentsAnchorage: (907) 562-2277
Wasilla: (907) 357-2267
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OPA offers comprehensive treatment options for every shoulder condition from simple sprains and tendonitis to complex rotator cuff injuries and osteoarthritic conditions requiring total replacement.
Common Shoulder Conditions
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder Instability
- Ligaments connect bones to bones.
- Tendons connect muscles to bones.
- The glenoid labrum helps the humerus fit perfectly in the glenoid cavity.
An injury to any of these important structures can cause shoulder instability. Common injuries are rotator cuff, glenoid labrum partial and complete tears.
Shoulder Bursitis
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen shoulder occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens, adhesions form and synovial fluid decreases. Frozen shoulder occurs gradually over several months or years
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Labrum Tear
AC Joint Injury
Schedule An Appointment
To receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan, please make an appointment with one of our Orthopedic Team Specialists at our offices conveniently located in Anchorage and Wasilla, AK.
Anchorage: (907)562-2277
Wasilla: (907) 357-2267
OPA Shoulder Team
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Owen Ala, MD
Orthopedic Specialist
Deryk Anderson, DO
Tucker Drury, MD
Orthopedic Specialist
Adam Ellison, MD
Orthopedic Specialist
Robert Hall, MD
Christopher Manion, MD
Jeff Moore, MD
Eli Powell, MD
Our Mission
To provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America, offering general and specialized adult care to all Alaskans and visitors.
