Your shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body, giving you the ability to lift, reach, throw, and rotate your arm. Because of this wide range of motion, the shoulder is also more prone to injuries than many other joints. At Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates, our specialists provide advanced diagnosis and treatment to help you recover from shoulder pain and restore full function.

Understanding the Shoulder: 

● The Rotator Cuff: A group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff keeps your shoulder stable and allows you to lift and rotate your arm. Tears or inflammation of these tendons are a common cause of shoulder pain.

● The Labrum: A ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket and helps keep the ball of your upper arm bone (humerus) in place. Labral tears can occur from sports, falls, or repetitive use.

● The Biceps Tendon: One of the biceps tendons attaches directly to the labrum. Injuries to this tendon are often linked to labral tears and can cause pain in the front of the shoulder.

● Shoulder impingement

● Rotator cuff injuries and tears

● Bursitis and tendonitis

● Shoulder arthritis

● Dislocated shoulder

● Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

● Labral tears (including SLAP tears)

● AC joint injuries

We emphasize conservative care first, but when surgery is needed, our team has expertise in both routine and highly complex shoulder procedures:

● Targeted injections and physical therapy

● Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

● Shoulder stabilization surgery for recurrent dislocations

● AC joint reconstruction

● Shoulder joint replacement (anatomic and reverse)

● Patient-specific shoulder replacement planning with customized guides for more precise implant placement and better outcomes

● Reverse shoulder replacement for severe arthritis or irreparable rotator cuff tears

● Complex revision shoulder surgery to address failed prior procedures

● Salvage procedures (such as tendon transfers and biologic augmentation) for patients who may have been told their only option is a shoulder replacement

● Fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon with advanced expertise in the most complex procedures

● Specialization in revision and salvage shoulder surgery, offering hope when other providers say nothing can be done

● Cutting-edge technology, including patient-specific planning for shoulder replacements

● Comprehensive treatment approach — from non-surgical options to the most advanced surgical techniques

● Proven outcomes that help patients return to work, sports, and daily life with confidence

If shoulder pain or injury is limiting your life, trust the experts at Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates. Whether you need conservative treatment, advanced reconstruction, or revision surgery, we provide the highest level of shoulder care in the Tri-Cities and beyond.

📞 Call us today at 509-586-2828 to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward pain-free movement.