Shoulder Procedures
Procedure overviews for the most common shoulder surgeries performed in Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Minimally invasive repair of torn rotator cuff tendons using suture anchors—outpatient.
Total (Anatomic) Shoulder Replacement
Anatomic ball-and-socket replacement for advanced shoulder arthritis with an intact rotator cuff.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Replacement for cuff tear arthropathy, massive irreparable tears, and complex fractures.
Arthroscopic Labral Repair (Bankart & SLAP)
Reattachment of a torn labrum to stabilize the shoulder after dislocation or in throwers.
Biceps Tenodesis
Surgical treatment of proximal biceps tendon problems—tendonitis, partial tears, and certain SLAP tears.