Overview

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a complex structure that allows the arm to move freely in a wide range of motion. It supports the upper torso with most of our everyday movements, so painful shoulder conditions are quite common. If you’re experiencing pain, seek immediate shoulder pain treatment at SFWIO, as shoulder pain can increase in severity if not treated properly.

Overview

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a complex structure that allows the arm to move freely in a wide range of motion. It supports the upper torso with most of our everyday movements, so painful shoulder conditions are quite common. If you’re experiencing pain, seek treatment immediately as shoulder pain can increase in severity if not treated properly.

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Walk-ins Welcome

Walk-ins are always welcome, or schedule an appointment to reserve a time.

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Fast and Specialized

Skip the emergency room wait and receive more specialized attention than at an urgent care center.

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Uniquely Certified

Ranking at the top 1% in medical certifications, our doctors are trusted medical directors for the NBA and MLB.

Shoulder Pain

About

Shoulder pain limits the arm’s ability to move and can be extremely uncomfortable. The shoulder could get injured due to overuse, under use or to a single traumatic event. Some of the causes of shoulder pain are tendon inflammation, which occurs due to continuous repetitive action of the shoulder joint; different types of arthritis like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis; chronic shoulder instability, in which the shoulder repeatedly gets dislocated; and fractures.

People suffer from shoulder pain for several reasons, but most fall under 4 major categories:

• Tendon Inflamation

• Arthritis

• Instability

• Fracture

At South Miami Walk-In Orthopedics and Sports Medicine we offer comprehensive care solutions for patients suffering from shoulder pain. We count on the vast experience of our doctors who work meticulously to get the proper diagnosis and treatment for our patients. In general, our procedure includes examining the affected area in close detail and designing a personalized plan of treatment that maximizes the chances of a proper and fast recovery.

Conservative therapy focuses on reducing or eliminating the overdone motion that affected the joint in the first place. This type of therapy consists of reducing the usual activities performed by the shoulders, applying ice and getting proper rest. Additional physical therapies are also recommended in order to improve blood circulation, shoulder strength, and muscle flexibility.

Pain medications are often prescribed to patients who have swelling or are suffering from high levels of pain. Steroid injections are also given in severe cases. However, these should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor and subsequent follow-ups should be scheduled in order to measure the effectiveness of the medications.

While 90% of the patients significantly improve their shoulder pain by following  conservative treatment methods such as altering activities, rest, icing and other localized injections, some cases require surgery as a prerequisite for physical therapy.

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Dr. Fabian Morales

M.D., MS, CAQSM

Dr. Fabian Morales is one of only a handful of physicians in the United States to be double board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine and certified to practice Age Management Medicine. In addition to the acute management of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, Dr. Morales provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care including diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, fracture management and regenerative non-surgical orthopedics. Dr. Morales has significant experience at the highest levels of professional sports including serving as Medical Director for Event Medical Services at the National Basketball Association. He provides medical coverage for elite level athletes domestically and internationally including NBA Global Games, NBA finals, All Star Games and NBA basketball camps. He has also served as medical director for USA Boxing where he provided medical coverage at ringside for youth and adult boxing matches.

Dr. Morales has a special interest in regenerative nonsurgical orthopedics and Age Management for patients and athletes throughout their lives. He is a pioneer in the use of Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell treatments for a variety of orthopedic conditions.

A graduate of the Rutgers Medical School, Dr. Morales completed a residency at Jacobi Medical Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA where he served as a team physician for Major League Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dr. Morales has been core faculty at the Sports Medicine fellowship at North Shore/LIJ Hofstra School of Medicine in New York and is the current supervisor of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine rotation at the Emergency Medicine residency program at Kendall Regional Hospital in Miami. He has done multiple presentations and lectures on sports medicine and anti-aging as well as having multiple publications in the field. He has also been interviewed multiple times in television and print on topics relating to sports medicine.

Dr. Morales has been a life long athlete and participates in Mixed Martial Arts and CrossFit/Interval Training.

Dr. Morales is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Michael Rosselli

Dr. Michael Rosselli

M.D., MPH, CAQSM, FAAEM

Dr. Michael Rosselli is one of only approximately 200 physicians in the United States board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine. As such, he is uniquely qualified to provide care to the acutely injured on the field, in the emergency department and in the office. Dr. Rosselli has significant experience in the treatment of orthopedic injuries at all levels, including at the top level of professional sports. Dr. Rosselli has served as a Medical Director for Event Medical Services at the National Basketball Association providing medical coverage at NBA All-Star Games, NBA Finals, and at both international and domestic basketball camps. He has been the Medical Director for such diverse sporting events such as The King of the Cage Mixed Martial Arts, the Western Athletic Conference College Basketball Tournament and team physician for the Lingerie Football League, the Las Vegas Wranglers and the Las Vegas Locos. He also served as the Sports Medicine Specialist and Medical Opinion Blogger for the Sports Nutrition Proline of Everlast.

Dr. Rosselli specializes in the latest cutting-edge treatments including PRP and microfragmented adipose tissue, and he currently serves as a medical consultant for Lipogems.

A graduate of Memorial University School of Medicine, he completed his residency at Columbia University – St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and his fellowship in Sports Medicine at New York University – North Shore/LIJ. Dr. Rosselli has also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Hunter College in New York City.

Dr. Rosselli currently serves as a Core Faculty member and is the Director of Musculoskeletal Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. He has published numerous articles and has lectured nationally on various topics in both emergency medicine and sports medicine.

A lifelong athlete, Dr. Rosselli is an avid participant in high intensity interval training and amateur boxing.

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