Shoulder pain is a very common, yet often ignored, ailment. Often times, individuals will wait, and do more harm than good. Treatments can be relatively simple, yet effective. Read more about Tri-State Orthopaedics and how they can help in our March Hear From the Experts Article!

Tri-State Orthopaedics & Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Dr. Terry Fenwick The merger of Dr. Terry Fenwick, formerly Quest Orthopedics with Tri-State Orthopaedics in Evansville has proven to be a great success and an asset to the local community and Good Samaritan Hospital.

Dr. Nicholas Rensing The addition of local Native and Army Veteran, Dr. Nicholas Rensing to the Vincennes office has allowed for the expansion of orthopedic services and outpatient care.

Procedures such as anterior hip replacement, robotic partial and/or total knee replacement, and multiple arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder and knee are frequently preformed. In addition, physical and occupational therapy services have also expanded to further enhance care.

Shoulder Pain - What are the next steps? One area of care that we would like to address is shoulder pain. Many times, it is difficult for a patient to know whether their shoulder pain is coming from their cervical spine or from the actual structure of the shoulder itself. In most cases, it is best to receive an evaluation from their cervical spine or from the actual structures of the shoulder itself. In most cases, it is best to receive an evaluation from one of our Orthopaedic Surgeons versus self-diagnosing. Diagnostic tests such as x-rays and MRIs are often utilized to obtain detailed images of bone and soft tissue that aid us in diagnosing and treating. Many times simple stretches, ice, anti-inflammatories, and or physical therapy is the only treatment necessary. We have found that people tend to delay care which would cause more harm than good. It's important to seek care at the onset of discomfort to avoid potential complications, longer recovery times, and an overall poor outcome should surgical intervention be necessary. Many cases do not require surgical intervention but if they do we provide the latest in arthroscopic care of the shoulder as well as shoulder joint replacement procedures. One of the benefits of being part of the large practice is the access to specialized care beyond our scope of services in Vincennes. Specialists are Tri-State Orthopaedics in Evansville are available to provide consultation and direct care for selected patients.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tri-State Orthopaedics Tri-State Orthopaedics (TSOS) is the largest orthopaedic practice in the Tri-State with 32 providers - 19 physicians and 13 nurse practitioners and physician assistants. TSOS currently employs 185 local staff in the Tri-State area with offices on the East and West sides of Evansville, Newburgh, Vincennes, Jasper, Washington, and Tell City. Tri-State Orthopaedics has been involved with the Tri-State community for many years and includes supporting local high schools and universities as their respected team physicians.

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