Patel Shoulder — Midhat Patel, MD
Conditions Treated

Conditions treated by Dr. Patel.

From sports injuries to complex joint disease — if it affects your shoulder or sports injury, we treat it.

AllTendonJointStabilityStiffnessTraumaRevisionElbow
Tendon

Rotator Cuff Tears

Partial-thickness, full-thickness, and massive cuff tears. Most repaired arthroscopically with same-day discharge.

Signs to watch
  • · Pain at night
  • · Weakness lifting overhead
  • · Catching with motion
Joint

Shoulder Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

Cartilage wear causing stiffness and pain. Treated with injections, regenerative care, or joint replacement.

Signs to watch
  • · Deep aching pain
  • · Grinding sensation
  • · Loss of motion
Joint

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

Arthritis combined with a torn rotator cuff. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty restores function dramatically.

Signs to watch
  • · Pseudoparalysis
  • · Cuff arthropathy
  • · Failed prior repair
Tendon

Pectoralis Tendon Rupture

Tear of the pec major tendon, often from heavy bench press. Surgical repair restores strength and contour, best within weeks of injury.

Signs to watch
  • · Pop with bench press
  • · Bruising in chest/arm
  • · Loss of pec contour
Stability

Labral Tears (SLAP, Bankart)

Tears of the cartilage rim that stabilizes the shoulder, common in throwers and after dislocation.

Signs to watch
  • · Clicking or popping
  • · Deep shoulder pain
  • · Instability
Stability

Shoulder Instability & Dislocations

Recurrent dislocations or subluxations stabilized with arthroscopic Bankart or open Latarjet procedures.

Signs to watch
  • · Feeling shoulder slipping
  • · Apprehension overhead
  • · History of dislocation
Stiffness

Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Capsular inflammation and stiffness. Treated with PT, injections, or arthroscopic capsular release.

Signs to watch
  • · Painful loss of motion
  • · Stiffness reaching back
  • · Night pain
Tendon

Biceps Tendon Pathology

Biceps tendinitis, partial tears, and complete ruptures. Tenodesis or tenotomy when needed.

Signs to watch
  • · Pain in front of shoulder
  • · Popeye deformity
  • · Cramping with curls
Joint

AC Joint Injuries

From mild sprains to high-grade separations. Most managed conservatively; surgery for severe or chronic cases.

Signs to watch
  • · Pain on top of shoulder
  • · Visible bump
  • · Pain crossing arm over body
Trauma

Shoulder Fractures

Proximal humerus, clavicle, and scapula fractures — fixation or replacement based on pattern.

Signs to watch
  • · Severe pain after fall
  • · Bruising and swelling
  • · Inability to lift arm
Revision

Failed Previous Shoulder Surgery

Revision of failed arthroscopic procedures or prior shoulder replacements — including painful, loose, or infected implants.

Signs to watch
  • · Persistent pain after surgery
  • · Recurrent instability
  • · Stiffness or weakness post-op
Elbow

Triceps Tendon Rupture

Avulsion of the triceps tendon from the olecranon. Surgical reattachment restores elbow extension strength.

Signs to watch
  • · Pop at back of elbow
  • · Weak elbow extension
  • · Swelling and bruising
Elbow

Tennis & Golfer's Elbow

Lateral and medial epicondylitis treated with bracing, PT, PRP, or minimally invasive debridement.

Signs to watch
  • · Pain gripping
  • · Tenderness over elbow
  • · Weakness in forearm
Elbow

Distal Biceps Rupture

Sudden tendon rupture at the elbow — best outcomes with surgical repair within 3 weeks.

Signs to watch
  • · Pop with lifting
  • · Bruising at elbow
  • · Loss of supination strength
Elbow

Elbow Arthritis & Stiffness

Treated with injections, arthroscopic debridement, or in advanced cases, elbow replacement.

Signs to watch
  • · Stiff arc of motion
  • · Locking
  • · Aching with use
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