--- title: "Shoulder services at Sutter Health" description: "Receive expert shoulder care at Sutter Health with advanced treatments for pain, injuries, and arthritis to restore movement and improve your quality of life." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Shoulder services # Shoulder services We offer total shoulder care, from physical therapy and joint injections to repair and replacement. [Find a shoulder specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Orthopedic+Surgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+Provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Why choose Sutter? Let us help you restore your range of pain-free motion. Your care team will help determine the best treatment for your specific injury. We use many nonsurgical options to treat arthritis and shoulder injuries, including physical therapy, medications and injections. If you have severe arthritis or a shoulder injury and nonsurgical options aren’t working, our orthopedic surgeons use the latest technologies to perform minimally invasive repairs and even [shoulder replacement surgeries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder-replacement). These common surgeries can help ease pain, heal injury and restore movement, so you can get back to the activities you love. By the numbers ### 350+ orthopedic doctors offer advanced pain management and state-of-the-art shoulder treatment and surgeries for a faster recovery. ### 4,700+ shoulder surgeries at Sutter hospitals and surgery centers, demonstrates our depth of clinical experience. ### 2 Sutter hospitals  are in the top 10% nationwide for outpatient joint replacement. ### 34 joint replacement centers offer advanced treatment, recovery and education to get you back on your feet. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Arthritis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) - Bursitis - Dislocated shoulder - Injured Rotator Cuff - Osteoarthritis - Rotator cuff tear - Shoulder Fracture - Shoulder impingement syndrome - Shoulder labral tear - Shoulder Tear - [Tendonitis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/tendon-and-ligament-repair) - Torn Ligaments ## Diagnostics - CT scan - Electromyography - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Shoulder arthroscopy - X-ray ## Treatments - Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair - Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization & labral repair - [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy) - Platelet-rich plasma injection - Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement - Rotator cuff surgery - Shoulder arthroscopy - [Shoulder Replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder-replacement) - Shoulder surgery - Shoulder Tendon Repair ![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Comfortable in-between care When you're ready to leave the hospital but not yet ready to go home, our four inpatient rehab centers offer a safe and healthy place for your continued recovery. [View inpatient rehab services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation) ![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ![man-doing-physical-therapy-exercises](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/man-doing-physical-therapy-exercises.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Physical therapy and rehabilitation From treating sports injuries to chronic conditions, our physical therapists can help you improve strength, mobility and coordination. [View physical therapy services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) ![doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Shoulder arthroplasty research Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries or pain in the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and other parts that support the arms, legs, neck, and back. Research aims to improve treatment and prevent these issues, especially at work. [View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Shoulder+Arthroplasty%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ![doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Help for Shoulder Pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/5-ways-to-ease-shoulder-pain) 5 tips to manage shoulder pain, and when to get medical care. Health & wellness ### [How to Maintain Muscle Strength](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-to-maintain-muscle-strength) Follow this advice to stay strong and healthy as you age. Health & wellness ### [Simple Ways to Build Strong Bones](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/simple-ways-to-build-strong-bones) As you age, it’s important to maintain bone strength. ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [Integrative Approach to Back Pain](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a921393a2df098eb8ae55e3/) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Integrative chiropractor Scott Larsen shares his approach to back pain, exploring movement, posture, and inflammation to help patients understand and find relief. - Class ### [Support for Long Covid (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a90877c0575e282ad31f561/) Thursday, October 29, 2026 In this 4-part series, join others facing the challenges of Long Covid to learn about integrative strategies to facilitate your healing. - Class ### [Finding Relief from Mast Cell Overactivity (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a922c3193564e6106f484c5/) Thursday, December 10, 2026 Join integrative physician Andy Luckett, MD, to learn about mast cell and histamine disorders, what may cause their dysfunction, and integrative approaches that may help ease symptoms. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Relief for shoulder pain Work with Sutter providers to treat shoulder injuries with personalized care, from therapy to surgery. 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