San Antonio's Shoulder & Elbow Specialists

TSAOG’s shoulder and elbow specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, biceps injuries, shoulder instability, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, ulnar nerve compression, fractures, and dislocations. Treatment options range from nonsurgical care to advanced procedures, including shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, joint replacement, fracture repair, and joint preservation.

Yes, TSAOG offers arthroscopic options for both shoulder and elbow conditions when appropriate. Available procedures include shoulder arthroscopy, elbow arthroscopy, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, arthroscopic shoulder instability surgery, and complex arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The right approach depends on the diagnosis, severity of damage, imaging results, and the patient’s goals.

A specialist can determine whether surgery is needed after an evaluation, physical exam, and any necessary imaging. Many shoulder and elbow conditions can begin with non-surgical care such as rest, medication, injections, therapy, or activity modification. Surgery may be discussed when pain, weakness, instability, stiffness, or structural damage does not improve with conservative treatment or when the injury is unlikely to heal properly without repair.

TSAOG’s Total Care approach means patients can receive support through evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The shoulder and elbow team uses imaging and diagnostic tools to identify the cause of pain, creates a tailored treatment plan, and can coordinate recovery support through in-house physical therapists and certified hand therapists when appropriate.