Shoulder Surgery

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For Orthopedics and Rehabilitation related requests:
1-319-356-2223
For all other requests:
1-800-777-8442

University of Iowa's orthopedic team of shoulder specialists are the same physicians who treat the athletes of the Iowa Hawkeyes' sports teams. As Iowa’s only nationally ranked orthopedics program, we are committed to providing personalized care aimed at relieving your pain, helping you heal, and getting you back to enjoying the activities you love.

Shoulder Conditions

  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint arthritis
  • Adhesive capsulitis
  • Bicep tendon disorders
  • Calcific tendinitis
  • Glenoid labrum tears
  • Labral tear
  • Pectoralis tears
  • Proximal biceps injury
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Scapula disorders
  • Shoulder dislocation or separation
  • Shoulder Impingement and bursitis
  • Shoulder Instability
  • SLAP tears
  • Thrower’s shoulder

Procedures and Treatments

  • AC joint reconstruction
  • Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty. 
  • Biceps tendon repair
  • Labral repair
  • Reconstructive shoulder surgery
  • Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
  • Revision shoulder replacement 
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder fracture repair 
  • Shoulder replacement (arthroplasty)
  • Shoulder stabilization (capsulorrhaphy)
  • Tendon transfers
     

Our Care Team

Matthew J. Bollier, MD, FAOA portrait

Matthew J.
Bollier
MD, FAOA

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.60 out of 5 (841 ratings)
Kyle Duchman, MD portrait

Kyle
Duchman
MD

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.83 out of 5 (446 ratings)
James V. Nepola, MD portrait

James V.
Nepola
MD

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.69 out of 5 (1,315 ratings)
Brendan Patterson, MD, MPH portrait

Brendan
Patterson
MD, MPH

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.79 out of 5 (1,102 ratings)
Robert W. Westermann, MD portrait

Robert W.
Westermann
MD

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.64 out of 5 (650 ratings)
Brian Wolf, MD, MS portrait

Brian
Wolf
MD, MS

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.67 out of 5 (664 ratings)

Britt Marcussen, MD portrait

Britt
Marcussen
MD

  • Family Medicine
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.61 out of 5 (757 ratings)
Tyler Slayman, MD portrait

Tyler
Slayman
MD

  • Family Medicine
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.78 out of 5 (725 ratings)

Ashlee L. Enzinger, MD, FAAP, CAQSM portrait

Ashlee L.
Enzinger
MD, FAAP, CAQSM

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.69 out of 5 (141 ratings)
Andy Peterson, MD, MSPH portrait

Andy
Peterson
MD, MSPH

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.53 out of 5 (800 ratings)

Lisa Woodroffe, MD, CAQSM portrait

Lisa
Woodroffe
MD, CAQSM

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.68 out of 5 (385 ratings)

Timothy W. Thomsen, MD portrait

Timothy W.
Thomsen
MD

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.79 out of 5 (444 ratings)

Laura Conner, PA-C, ATC portrait

Laura
Conner
PA-C, ATC

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.86 out of 5 (333 ratings)
Laura Magrane, MS, PA-C portrait

Laura
Magrane
MS, PA-C

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.83 out of 5 (448 ratings)
Jordan Peterson, PA-C portrait

Jordan
Peterson
PA-C

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Brenna Russell, PA-C portrait

Brenna
Russell
PA-C

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.72 out of 5 (45 ratings)
Courtney Seffker, PA-C portrait

Courtney
Seffker
PA-C

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.66 out of 5 (216 ratings)
Lance Shirley, PA-C portrait

Lance
Shirley
PA-C

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.70 out of 5 (249 ratings)

Elayne Gustoff, ARNP, FNP-C portrait

Elayne
Gustoff
ARNP, FNP-C

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.80 out of 5 (304 ratings)
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Locations and Offices

Orthopedic Clinic

John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Lower Level, Elevator I
1-319-356-2223
Clinic
In University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

UI Sports Medicine

Level 1
1-319-384-7070
Clinic
In UI Sports Medicine
2701 Prairie Meadow Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Iowa River Landing - Floor 5

Fifth Floor
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
In Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241

Sports Medicine Clinic - Cedar Rapids

Suite 2300
1-319-731-1430
Clinic
In Cedar Rapids – 10th Street SE
411 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Educational Resources

Antibiotics after joint replacement
Shoulder replacement follow-ups and emergencies
Medicines to avoid before and after total shoulder arthroplasty
Care after total shoulder arthroplasty
Risks of total shoulder arthroplasty
Hospital stay after total shoulder arthroplasty
On the day of total shoulder arthroplasty
Before your total shoulder arthroplasty
Shoulder injuries and shoulder anatomy
Antibiotics and joint replacements
Follow-ups and emergencies
Medicines to avoid before and after surgery
Care after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Risks of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Hospital stay after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
On the day of a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Before a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Anatomy of the shoulder