Columbus Orthopaedics treats shoulder and elbow injuries and arthritis for patients in Columbus, Starkville and the Golden Triangle — rotator cuff tears, dislocated shoulders, torn labrums, tennis elbow, and broken collarbones. Our shoulder and elbow surgeons include Dr. Chris Galjour, who is fellowship-trained in hand and upper extremity surgery, and Dr. Aaron Mullane, who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery. Treatment starts with therapy, injections, or bracing when those are likely to work, and moves to arthroscopic surgery or shoulder replacement when needed.
Shoulder and elbow appointments are available at our Columbus clinic and our Starkville clinic. Surgery takes place at our outpatient surgery center in Columbus.
The shoulder and elbow joints allow us to rotate, bend, and flex our arms. These joints can be highly vulnerable during sports, after a hard fall, at work, or at home. Whether your shoulder or elbow pain is due to a sports injury, a hard fall, or shoulder arthritis, it can limit your ability to function at work or at home.
Our team of talented Orthopedic Doctors, Sports Medicine Doctors, and Elbow and Shoulder Specialists can help alleviate your elbow and shoulder pain and provide comprehensive care. Shoulder injuries and elbow injuries like rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, shoulder separations, shoulder fractures, broken collarbones, elbow fractures, and torn labrums are managed with conservative orthopedic care and, when necessary, shoulder surgery or elbow surgery.
We also treat overuse injuries such as tennis elbow and tendinitis, as well as shoulder arthritis. We offer expert diagnosis and customized treatment, including shoulder injections, elbow injections, shoulder therapy, bracing, and, when necessary, elbow procedures or shoulder replacement surgery.
When you visit Columbus Ortho, our Sports Medicine Doctors, Shoulder Specialists, and Elbow Specialists will discuss your shoulder or elbow condition with you and develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Let our team of highly skilled Orthopaedic doctors and our dedicated Orthopaedic Team help you alleviate your shoulder pain or elbow pain and get you back to your life.
Common Shoulder and Elbow Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Separation
- Labrum Tears
- Distal Biceps and Triceps Ruptures
- Elbow Fractures/Dislocations
- Elbow Sports Injuries
- Shoulder Fractures
- Shoulder Instabilities
- Shoulder Sports Injuries
- Tendinitis (Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow)
- Broken Collarbone (Fractured Collarbone)
Common Shoulder and Elbow Procedures
- Shoulder Arthroscopy (Shoulder Scope)
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Shoulder Arthritis Surgery
- Elbow Arthroscopy (Elbow Scope)
- Elbow Fracture Repair
- Elbow Ligament Reconstruction (UCL / Tommy John)
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Release
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Debridement and Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tendon/Triceps Tendon Repair
Common questions about shoulder and elbow care
Can a rotator cuff tear heal without surgery?
Many rotator cuff tears, especially partial tears and tears from wear over time, can be managed with physical therapy, activity changes, and sometimes an injection. A sudden tear from an injury in an active person is more likely to need repair, and waiting too long can make repair harder. An exam and imaging help decide.
What should I do after a dislocated shoulder?
Get it checked and put back in place by a medical professional — don’t try to force it yourself. Afterward, see an orthopaedic specialist. Younger, active people have a higher chance of the shoulder dislocating again, and some benefit from surgery to stabilize it.
Will tennis elbow go away?
Most cases of tennis elbow improve with rest from the activity that caused it, a strap or brace, stretching and strengthening, and time. Recovery can take several months. Surgery is only considered when a long course of other treatment has not helped.
What is a reverse shoulder replacement?
It is a type of shoulder replacement that switches the positions of the ball and socket. It is often used when the rotator cuff is badly torn or worn along with arthritis. Your surgeon will explain whether a standard or reverse replacement suits your shoulder.
