Super-Specialist Treatment Plan
1. Choose a physician with specialty training in shoulder surgery. Dr. Payne did a fellowship year in shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery; rated #1 in US for orthopaedics. 2. Choose a physician who focuses the majority of their practice on shoulder problems. Over 2/3 of Dr. Payne's practice is shoulder. 3. Choose a physical therapist with a specific orthopaedic focus. The therapists at Tidewater Orthopaedics are specialty trained in orthopaedics and treat all types of shoulder pathology. 4. Choose a surgery facility that specializes in orthopaedics. The Careplex Orthopaedic Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center have one of the lowest complication rates and infection rates in Virginia. 5. Choose a treatment team that understands the fear and frustration caused by shoulder pain and works with you to eliminate these concerns. It is time to return you to excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Super-Specialist Treatment Plan
What is a super-specialist treatment plan for shoulder pain?
It is a plan built around a physician whose training and practice are focused on the shoulder, supported by an orthopaedically focused physical therapy team and an orthopaedic surgery facility. The five steps above outline what to look for when assembling that team.
Why does fellowship training in shoulder surgery matter?
As noted above, Dr. Payne completed a fellowship year in shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Fellowship training is additional specialty training beyond residency, focused on a single area such as the shoulder.
How much of Dr. Payne's practice is devoted to the shoulder?
According to the treatment plan above, over two-thirds of Dr. Payne's practice is shoulder. A practice focused on one joint means more experience with the full range of shoulder conditions.
Why does the physical therapist's focus matter?
The therapists at Tidewater Orthopaedics are specialty trained in orthopaedics and treat all types of shoulder pathology, so rehabilitation is matched to your specific shoulder diagnosis.
Why choose an orthopaedic-specific surgery facility?
The Careplex Orthopaedic Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center are described above as having one of the lowest complication and infection rates in Virginia. A facility that specializes in orthopaedics concentrates its teams and protocols on musculoskeletal surgery.
Where can I learn more about the treatment process?
Explore the related pages on this site: Treatment of Shoulder Pain, Shoulder History, Physical Exam, Radiologic Testing, and Diagnosis of Shoulder Pain. To discuss your shoulder, call 1-757-827-2480.
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