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Shoulder bursitis and impingement are two of the most common causes of shoulder pain. They often cause pain on the outside of the upper arm when you lift your arm, reach overhead or lie on that side at night.
At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale finds the cause with an exam and an ultrasound scan in the office. He then offers exercises, guided injections and, for some patients, PRP.
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A bursa is a small, fluid-filled cushion that helps tendons glide. In the shoulder, the main bursa sits between the rotator cuff tendons and the bony roof of the shoulder (the acromion). Shoulder bursitis (also called subacromial bursitis) means this cushion is swollen and irritated.
Shoulder impingement means the rotator cuff tendons and the bursa get pinched when you lift your arm. The two often go together: pinching irritates the bursa, and a swollen bursa takes up space and makes the pinching worse. Many doctors now call this subacromial pain.
Common causes include repeated overhead work or sports, a sudden increase in activity, slouched posture, weak shoulder blade muscles and wear in the rotator cuff tendons. Pain with weakness can also be a sign of a rotator cuff tear, so an exam matters.
Shoulder pain can come from the bursa, the rotator cuff, a calcium deposit in the tendon, frozen shoulder or even the neck. Dr. Gonzalez checks how your shoulder moves and where it hurts. He then uses ultrasound in the office to look at the bursa and tendons while you move your arm. X-rays or an MRI are ordered only when they will change the plan.
Most people get better without surgery. Care usually starts simple and steps up only if needed. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:
Strengthening the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles opens up space in the shoulder. This is the main treatment.
Short-term changes to overhead work, lifting or sports while the shoulder calms down.
A cortisone (steroid) injection into the bursa, placed while watching on ultrasound, can ease pain so exercises are easier to do.
For pain that keeps coming back, PRP (made from your own blood) may be considered, often when the tendon is also worn. See PRP therapy in Fort Lauderdale.
Read how image-guided injections improve accuracy. Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Gonzalez will tell you at your visit which options fit you.
An operation called subacromial decompression shaves bone from the roof of the shoulder to make more room. Research has made doctors rethink this surgery, because a large study found it worked no better than a “look only” operation (see the research below). Surgery may still be the right choice for some people, for example when there is a large rotator cuff tear. If surgery is the better fit for you, Dr. Gonzalez will explain why and help with a referral.
At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Gonzalez also treats shoulder tendonitis, shoulder labral tears and calcific tendonitis.
Providing shoulder bursitis and impingement treatment to residents in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and Broward County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale for an in-office ultrasound of your shoulder and a clear treatment plan.
Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online
Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Shoulder bursitis and impingement treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
