Arthroscopic Total Shoulder Resurfacing Ohio

Official Shoulder Doctors of the Cleveland Gladiators

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Reuben Gobezie, M.D.
Director, Cleveland Shoulder Institute University Hospitals of Cleveland

Fellowship Director, Cleveland Akron Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship (CASE)

Head, Cartilage Transplant Center of Cleveland

Phone Numbers
Appointments: (216) 844-7200
Office Number: (216) 844-7093
FAX Number: (216) 844-5970
Email: Reuben.Gobezie@UHhospitals.org

Office Locations
UHHS Chagrin Highlands Medical Center
3909 Orange Place
Orange Village, OH 44122
County: Cuyahoga-East
Phone Number: (216) 844-7093
Fax Number: (216) 844-5970
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University Suburban Health Center
1611 S. Green Road
South Euclid, OH 44121
Phone Number: (216) 844-7093
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University Hospitals
Westlake Campus
960 Clague Road
Westlake, OH
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UHHS Bedford Medical Center
44 Blaine Ave
Cleveland, OH 44146
Phone Number:(216) 844-7093
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8819 Commons Boulevard
Twinsburg, OH 44087
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University Hospitals Mentor
9000 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH
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UH Richmond Medical Center
27100 Chardon Rd
Richmond Hts, OH 44143
Phone: (216) 844-7093
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UH Concord Health Center
7500 Auburn Rd
Concord, OH 44077
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Non-operative Treatment
The rehabilitation program for non-operative treatment of a meniscus injury may include:

using crutches for protective weight bearing while walking. Crutch use is usually recommended for the first 2 - 3 days after injury, or until pain and swelling have subsided.

flexion - extension exercises for motion and strength. An exercise program begins about 2 - 4 weeks after injury. No rotational exercises are permitted until the knee is symptom-free.

return to activities at about 4 - 6 weeks after injury. If the knee is still symptomatic after 2 - 3 months, further medical evaluation and surgery may be necessary.

Partial Resection
The rehabilitation program for a partial resection of the meniscus may include:

crutch use for the first 2 - 3 days following surgery due to post-operative pain and swelling. After this, the patient may be weight-bearing as tolerated.
range of motion exercises are emphasized at first.
strength exercises begin once swelling has subsided.
return to activities can start at about 4 - 6 weeks following surgery.

Meniscal Repair
Rehabilitation after meniscal repair depends on the size of the tear, stability of the repair, and other injuries. In general, for an isolated meniscal repair:

Full weight bearing is not permitted for 1 - 6 weeks after surgery, depending on the type of injury and repair. Crutches will be used initially following surgery.
Many surgeons brace the knee and restrict motion for 6 weeks, to prevent excessive flexion and extension.
Range of motion exercises begin anywhere from 0 - 6 weeks after surgery, depending on the type of repair.
Strengthening exercises begin once full range of motion has returned.
Return to vigorous activities, such as sports, may begin 3 - 4 months after repair.

Persistent pain, mechanical symptoms, or stiffness after meniscal repair may indicate the need for further treatment. If the meniscus does not heal, its revision or removal may be necessary.