From overhead athletes to weekend lifters, Dr. Mitchell treats the full range of shoulder problems — with arthroscopic, minimally invasive techniques and a rehab-first mindset when surgery isn’t needed.
Each of these areas will grow into its own detailed patient-education page. Here’s an overview of the shoulder care Dr. Mitchell provides.
Arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears — restoring strength and function with modern anchor and fixation techniques, plus honest guidance on when a tear can be managed without surgery.
Dislocations and recurrent instability in athletes — arthroscopic stabilization, bone-loss assessment, and management of complex and revision cases, including failed prior stabilization procedures.
Labral tears in throwers and overhead athletes, treated with techniques that respect the demands of your sport and your timeline back to it.
Biceps tendonitis, tears, and SLAP-associated biceps problems — including biceps tenodesis, on which Dr. Mitchell has published peer-reviewed outcomes research.
Separated shoulders and broken collarbones — common athletic injuries where getting the treatment decision right matters for long-term function.
Joint-preserving arthroscopic options for glenohumeral arthritis in patients too young or too active for replacement — an area of Dr. Mitchell’s published research from the Steadman Clinic.
Many shoulder problems improve without an operation. Dr. Mitchell’s approach starts with an accurate diagnosis and a real conversation about your goals — then builds the least-invasive plan that gets you there.