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What are your options for Shoulder Pain?

best shoulder doctors in Missoula
Shoulder Physicians from left: Rob Amrine, MD | Gary Willstein, MD | Christopher Price, MD | Jeff LaPorte, MD | Michael Wright, MD.

Comprehensive Care for Shoulder Pain

The anatomy of the shoulder makes it susceptible to injury and shoulder pain. The shoulder is an amazing joint, with greater range of motion than any other joint in the body. However, it also lacks stability, which is why it is so easily injured. The shoulder surgeons at Missoula Bone & Joint in Western Montana specialize in treating both acute and chronic shoulder injuries and restoring your mobility.

About the Shoulder Joint

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The ball, or the rounded head of the upper arm bone (humerus), fits into the socket (glenoid) of the shoulder blade (scapula). A ring of cartilage called the labrum surrounds the socket to make it deeper. This joint is called the glenohumeral joint. Both the ball and socket are covered in cartilage, which helps the humerus move freely within the joint.

The joint is surrounded by the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that provide support and stability. A small sac of fluid called a bursa cushions and protects the rotator cuff. The top part of the shoulder, the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, is formed by the collarbone (clavicle) and acromion.

Shoulder Conditions

The shoulder’s complex construction allows for the rotation of the arm in all directions. This attribute also makes the shoulder highly susceptible to injury. Shoulder pain can result in significant problems stemming from several different causes: broken, dislocated, or separated bones; inflamed bursa; inflamed or torn tendons; torn labrum; cartilage degeneration (arthritis); impingement; and more.

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Some of the most common shoulder problems we see and treat include:

  • Arthritis of the shoulder
  • Bursitis
  • Calcific tendonitis
  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Shoulder impingement syndrome
  • Biceps tendon tear
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Shoulder instability
  • Dislocated shoulder
  • Sprains and strains
  • AC joint separation
  • Clavicle fracture

Common symptoms of shoulder pain include:

  • Pain with overhead activities (arm above head height)
  • Pain while sleeping at night
  • Pain over the outside of the shoulder/upper arm

When possible, our doctors prefer to address shoulder injuries with nonsurgical treatment such as ultrasound-guided cortisone injections or physical therapy, but if you need surgery, you can feel confident that our highly skilled surgeons have the training, experience, and expertise to perform common shoulder surgeries, such as:

  • Shoulder arthroscopy for:
    • Rotator cuff repair
    • Bankart repair (for recurrent dislocations)
    • SLAP lesion (labrum) repair
    • Ligament repair
    • Removal of inflamed tissue, loose cartilage, or bone spurs
  • Total shoulder replacement
  • Reverse shoulder replacement

Have a minor but acute injury or shoulder pain that can’t wait? You don’t need an appointment for our orthopedic urgent care clinic. Just walk in and you’ll be seen by one of our experienced  Physician Assistants.

Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeons in Missoula, Montana

For the most comprehensive shoulder care in Missoula and Western Montana, call Missoula Bone & Joint at (406) 721-4436 or request an appointment online. We offer a one-stop-shop for all your orthopedic needs, including on-site X-rays, MRI, physical therapy, splints, slings, and surgery center.

SHOULDER PROVIDERS

  • Robert Amrine, MD Robert Amrine,
    MD

  • Jeffrey LaPorte, MD Jeffrey LaPorte,
    MD

  • Christopher Price, MD Christopher Price,
    MD

  • Gary Willstein, MD Gary Willstein,
    MD

  • Michael Wright, PA-C Michael Wright,
    MD

  • Meagan Auch, PA-C Meagan Auch,
    PA-C

  • Joan Bond-Deschamps, PA-C Joan Bond-Deschamps,
    PA-C

  • Jason Enewold, PA-C Jason Enewold,
    PA-C

  • Douglas Henry, PA-C Douglas Henry,
    PA-C

  • Wade Hudson, PA-C Wade Hudson,
    PA-C

  • Gregory Murray, PA-C Gregory Murray,
    PA-C

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TESTIMONIALS

“My experience could not have been better. Being 73 years old means that I have seen hundreds of medical staff over the years. Bone and Joint is the best I have ever experienced!”

“I appreciated everything about this urgent care visit.”

“Another great visit and as usual, fantastic staff all the way from check in to seeing Dr.”

“Msla B & J is a well-managed and knowledgeable facility. Everyone was very pleasant and very comfortable to be with. I had a wonderful experience.”

“I had a great therapist who explained what she was doing and why she was doing it. It put me more at ease.”

“My physical therapy has helped me immensely! So grateful for all of her kindness and support.”

“Bone and Joint staff are the very best. They care about your needs. They listen very carefully and do everything to make you feel better. Their bright smiles put you at ease right away. I would never go anyplace else for replacement surgery. I am very pleased with all the staff and their services.”

“Great experience. Everyone from beginning to end was friendly and helpful. I am also happy to have a diagnosis and a plan! Thank you.”

“I have always had a great experience at bone and joint. The doctors and staff are all really helpful, listen closely to my issues and provide exceptional care.”

“All the staff was awesome, from checking in, to the nurse, xray and Dr that saw me. I had moved to Thompson Falls in June and was worried about my knee condition and who to trust, I think my need for cortisone injection in my left knee lead me to the right place! Super thanks to your staff that are amazing folks that seem to really care!”

“I have lived in Houston, TX and Seattle. I think the care I received at the Walk-in Clinic of your facility was the best I have ever experienced. I am 75 years old with lots of experience.”

“The staff were positive, courteous and very efficient. The PA was informative and descriptive about my injury, and about managing my expectations for recovery. Overall a very good experience that I shared with family and friends.”

“I have been there dozens of times, never had a Doctor or Assistant that has been less than professional in my care. The office staff are excellent and professional in their dealings with me and my needs. An A Number 1 operation. Thank you!”

“World Class Care at MB&J. Succinct teamwork, truly the staff always friendly and caring. Just strongly recommended MB&J to someone yesterday.”

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Well, here is where my story begins. I started out as a patient at Missoula Bone & Joint (MBJ) 22 years ago. I had an accident that left me with a crushed right foot. I was referred to Dr. Jarrett at Missoula Bone & joint. The care I received was outstanding! I thought to myself,… 

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  • MISSOULA BONE & JOINT
    2360 Mullan Road, Suite C,
    Missoula, Montana 59808

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Missoula Bone & Joint provides comprehensive orthopedic care in Western Montana. Our highly experienced orthopedic surgeons specialize in the following surgical procedures: general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, foot & ankle surgery, elbow surgery, hand surgery, wrist surgery, hip surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, spine surgery and SI joint surgery. Missoula Bone and Joint Surgery Center offers the following services and programs: Physical Therapy, Urgent Care, Surgery Center, Wellness Program, Bone Health Clinic,  Athletic Training Outreach Program, and a Sports Performance Group.

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