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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Will winging improve?
In most cases scapular winging will improve, but it may take longer than one year. After this time recovery is less likely.

Will physical therapy improve winging scapula?
Generally, this is not helpful. Since the scapular muscles are not receiving electrical signals from the nerves in order to contract, therapy will not increase function.

Can anything be done to relieve pain and improve function other than surgery?
Sometimes bracing of the scapula can be helpful. The scapula is stabilized against the chest using a specially made brace to prevent it from winging.

If scapular winging does not resolve after one year, will surgery help?
An examination of the shoulder by a shoulder specialist should be able to determine this.

If I have a tendon transfer will I be able to do sports activities after I recover from the surgery?
Yes. Most patients report they are able to play tennis or golf, and even swim. Each patient is different and a return to sports depends on the successful retraining of the transferred muscle.

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