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Shoulder and Elbow Doctor – Buffalo, NY

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Dr. Matthew DiPaola

Dr. Matthew DiPaola

Buffalo, NY Shoulder and Elbow Doctor

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If You Need Surgery to Fix a Dislocating Shoulder, Overlooking One Key Issue May Lead to Failure of Your Repair

If you are told that surgery is your best option to treat a shoulder dislocation, you ideally want to have it done once and only once, for obvious reasons. In order to give you the best chance at doing this, your treating surgeon must always remember to evaluate whether you have had significant bone loss in your shoulder prior to performing any surgery. Neglecting to do so will put you at a higher risk of a failed repair. This is a subtle, but easily missed point.

This is because when you dislocate your shoulder, it is possible to chip a piece of bone off of either the ball or socket portion of your joint. This piece of bone can be small and inconsequential or large and problematic.

In general the more times you dislocate the joint, the higher your risk for bone loss. Additionally the more bone you lose, the more unstable your shoulder will may- and the more extensive your surgery will need to be to fix your problem. MRI and CT can help identify bone loss prior to any planned surgery.

There are many ways to treat bone loss in the setting of a dislocating shoulder. And there are pluses and minuses to each. I researched one particular way of doing this while I was in my shoulder fellowship at NYU.

If you need a surgery to repair your dislocated shoulder, just be certain that your surgeon is comfortable using advanced bone-grafting techniques in the event that one is needed to treat your unique case. It may mean the difference between a long-lasting stable repair and a repeat surgery.

A decision about which method to use for your particular problem is best made after a thorough evaluation of your problem and discussion with you, the patient.

If you need surgery to treat your dislocating shoulder and help you regain more comfortable, stable motion please contact us for more information or for a personal consultation.

 

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Meet Dr. DiPaola

Matthew DiPaola MD 2020

Matthew DiPaola, M.D

Dr. DiPaola is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and shoulder and elbow specialist. He has attained extensive training in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions and dedicates his practice to treating shoulder and elbow dysfunction with the most advanced surgical and non surgical … Read more about Matthew DiPaola, M.D

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Are You Confused About Rotator Cuff Tears?

What are they? What is the right treatment for your rotator cuff? Why did your brother-in-law get surgery for his and you are only doing therapy? If you’re reading this you may already know how painful rotator cuff tears are. You yourself may have difficulty sleeping or lifting your arm overhead. … Read more about Are You Confused About Rotator Cuff Tears?

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At your visit I will personally see you and:

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...and get you on the road to a better night’s sleep.

In Good Health,
Matthew DiPaola M.D.

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