Shoulder Stabilization
Shoulder stabilization surgery is designed for patients experiencing recurrent shoulder dislocations, shoulder instability, and labral tears. Shoulder stabilization surgeon Dr. Kelechi Okoroha specializes in diagnosing the underlying cause of shoulder instability and creating individualized treatment plans to restore stability, relieve pain, and help patients safely return to work, sports, and the activities they enjoy. He also provides highly specialized care before, during, and after surgery. Contact Dr. Okoroha's team to schedule an appointment today!
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Dr. Okoroha's research in Shoulder Stabilization
Return to play and performance after shoulder instability in National Basketball Association athletes
We hypothesized that players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who sustained a shoulder destabilizing injury could return to play (RTP) successfully at a high rate regardless of treatment type.
Read MoreReturn to play after shoulder instability in National Football League athletes
We hypothesized that National Football League (NFL) players sustaining a shoulder destabilizing injury could return to play (RTP) successfully at a high rate regardless of treatment type.
Read MoreOutcomes of Shoulder Instability Surgery in Competitive Wrestlers: Outcomes, Reoperations, and Return to Play at 5 Years' Mean Follow-up
Wrestling is a physically demanding sport with young athletes prone to traumatic shoulder instability and a paucity of data evaluating the results of shoulder instability surgery (SIS).
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