The first treatments your Duke shoulder specialist recommends likely will be conservative, nonsurgical options. For some conditions -- such as a fracture, bursitis, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, or mild to moderate osteoarthritis -- nonsurgical treatments may be the only ones you need.
Duke Health orthopaedic clinics are located throughout the Triangle. Find one near you. In-person and virtual appointments are available.
Activity Modification
Your shoulder or sports medicine specialist may be able to advise you on how to modify your activities to reduce your pain or your risk of re-injury.
Physical Therapy
Many of our physical therapists specialize in shoulder injuries. They focus on exercises that strengthen your shoulder muscles, lessen pain, restore movement, and reduce your chance of re-injury.
Where you receive your care matters. Duke University Hospital is proud of our team and the exceptional care they provide. They are why our orthopaedics program is nationally ranked, and the highest-ranked program in North Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report for 2023–2024.