Shoulder Care
Shoulder Surgeon in Richmond, VA
Dr. Kiritsis excels in treating a broad spectrum of shoulder conditions, offering advanced procedures like Precision Shoulder Replacement™, ActiveCuff™ Rotator Cuff Repair, and solutions for Shoulder Instability.
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery. It has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, this large range of motion can lead to joint problems.
Understanding how the different layers of the shoulder are built and connected can help you understand how the shoulder works, how it can be injured, and how challenging recovery can be when the shoulder is injured.
The deepest layer of the shoulder includes the bones and the joints. The next layer is made up of the ligaments of the joint capsule. The tendons and the muscles come next.
Conditions & Treatments
Each condition links to Dr. Kiritsis’ full patient guide.
AC Joint Osteoarthritis
Some joints in the body are more likely to develop problems from normal wear and tear. Degeneration causes the cartilage that cushions the joint to wear out. This type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis. Doctors sometimes refer to this type of arthritis as arthrosis.
Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
A shoulder separation is a fairly common injury, especially in certain sports. Most shoulder separations are actually injuries to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.
Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis, also called frozen shoulder, is a painful condition. It results in a severe loss of motion in the shoulder. It may follow an injury, or it may arise gradually with no injury or warning.
Biceps Rupture
A biceps rupture involves a complete tear of the main tendon that attaches the top of the biceps muscle to the shoulder. It happens most often in middle-aged people and is usually due to years of wear and tear on the shoulder.
Biceps Tendonitis
Biceps tendonitis, also called bicipital tendonitis, is inflammation in the main tendon that attaches the top of the biceps muscle to the shoulder. The most common cause is overuse from certain types of work or sports activities.
Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder happens when calcium deposits form on the tendons of your shoulder.
Impingement Syndrome
The shoulder is a very complex piece of machinery. Its elegant design gives the shoulder joint a great range of motion, but not much stability. As long as all the parts are in good working order, the shoulder can move freely and painlessly.
Labral Tears
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Paul Kiritsis uses a tiny TV camera called an arthroscope to diagnose and treat shoulder problems, they have discovered several conditions that no one knew existed.
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse total shoulder replacement is a unique type of shoulder surgery used for specific disorders of the shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Tears
The shoulder is an elegant and complex piece of machinery. Its design allows us to reach and use our hands in many different positions. However, while the shoulder joint has a great range of motion, it is not very stable.
Shoulder Dislocations
A shoulder dislocation is a painful and disabling injury of the glenohumeral joint.
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability means that the shoulder joint is too loose and is able to slide around too much in the socket.
Snapping Scapula Syndrome
The scapulothoracic joint is located where the shoulder blade (also called the scapula) glides along the chest wall (the thorax). When a movement of this joint causes the feeling or sounds of a grating, grinding, popping, or thumping, doctors call it snapping scapula syndrome.
Sternoclavicular Joint Problems
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is important because it helps support the shoulder. The SC joint links the bones of the arms and shoulder to the vertical skeleton.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) can cause pain and numbness in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Testing for TOS is difficult. There is no one test to accurately diagnose TOS, and other conditions can have similar symptoms.
Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder joint replacement surgery (also called shoulder arthroplasty) is not as common as replacement surgeries for the knee or hip joints.
Watch: Dr. Kiritsis Explains
AC Joint Osteoarthritis
Impingement Syndrome
Labral Tears
Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder Dislocations
Shoulder Instability
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About Dr. Kiritsis →
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine subspecialist.
Paul G. Kiritsis, MD
Unparalleled Expertise in Shoulder Replacement
Dr. Kiritsis, a Richmond native, is a board-certified orthopedic shoulder specialist. As the Head Team Physician for the University of Richmond and the Richmond Kickers, Dr. Kiritsis brings extensive experience from professional, collegiate, and high school athletic teams. Additionally, he holds a subspecialty certification in sports medicine, emphasizing his dedication to treating both athletic and degenerative shoulder disorders.
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