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
Fax Number: (216) 844-5970
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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
Phone Number:(216) 844-7093
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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
Fax: (216) 844-5970
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UH Concord Health Center
7500 Auburn Rd
Concord, OH 44077
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Non-Operative

The recovery from non-operative treatment of frozen shoulder can take one to three years. It is important for patients with frozen shoulder to understand the natural course of the disease and how long it can persist. A home stretching program, combined with a supervised program with a skilled therapist, can speed the recovery process in many cases.

Operative

Following surgery:

Patients usually remain in the hospital for one to two days. During this time, pain medication is delivered directly to the joint through a catheter.
While in the hospital, patients begin an aggressive shoulder motion program supervised by a physical therapist.
Patients are encouraged to use the treated arm for daily activities. A sling is not worn.
Patients are put on a home stretching program that is to be done between structured therapy appointments.
Surgical incisions are to be kept clean, dry, and covered until the doctor sees the patient at the follow-up visit, normally about ten days after surgery. Stitches are usually removed at this time.
Progress is closely monitored with regular office visits. Specific weaknesses or motion limitations are addressed during these visits.
The strengthening phase of a rehabilitation program begins after the patient has achieved a full, pain-free arc of motion. This generally takes at least three months.