Shoulder Stabilization
An injury or trauma to the shoulder
may cause it to dislocate. An unstable
shoulder may prevent normal function
and potentially cause pain and long-
term damage. As an orthopaedic
surgeon with advanced fellowship
training, Dr. Varkey can perform procedures to stabilize a shoulder
joint. Dr. Varkey performs a number of shoulder stabilization surgeries,
including: tightening up the joint capsule with a capsular shift,
performing a Bankart repair to mend a torn labrum, or correcting bone
loss with a Latarjet procedure.
Shoulder Replacement
As peope age, osteoarthritis can cause
the cartilage covering the joint
surfaces to wear out, resulting in pain
and stiffness. A total shoulder
replacement will be considered if other
treatment options will not relieve the pain and disability. In shoulder
replacement surgery, Dr. Varkey will remove the arthritic or damaged
shoulder joint and replace it with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis.
This relieves pain and improves mobility. Dr. Varkey also performs
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacements to qualified patients.
Arthroscopy:
Knee, Shoulder,, Elbow
In an arthroscopic examination, Dr.
Varkey makes small incisions in the
patient's skin and then inserts
instruments that magnify and
illuminate the structures inside the joint. This lets Dr. Varkey see the
cartilage and ligaments to assess the injury and then correct the
problem, if necessary. Candidates for arthroscopy include patients
with chronic inflammation, tendon or ligament injuries, impingement
syndrome, persistent pain, catching, giving way, loss of confidence in
the joint, and recurrent dislocations.
ACL Reconstruction &
Knee Reconstruction
After a tear to the anterior cruciate
ligament, a patient can experience
instability and decreased function of
the knee. Dr. Varkey can expertly
reconstruct the ligament with a surgical tissue graft. After recovery,
this can help return patients to the knee stability and function they
enjoyed prior to injury.
Dr. Varkey’s Specialties
This page contains information about the most common procedures for
which Dr. Varkey sees orthopaedic patients. For more general
information about Murphy Wainer Orthopedic Specialists, including
appointments, insurance and directions, please visit the Murphy Wainer
Web Site at www.murphywainer.com.
Cartilage in the knee may be damaged by
injury or because of developmental
abnormalities. Dr. Varkey uses a
systematic approach to determine if
patients may benefit from cartilage repair, transplantation and/or
corrections in alignment to preserve function and improve pain. See
more information here.
Sports Injuries
Sports medicine is the field concerned
with physical fitness and the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
of injuries sustained in sports or
exercise-related activities. This
includes, but is not limited to, sprains, strains and other soft tissue
injuries, stress fractures, knee and ankle injuries, shoulder
impingement, tennis or “Little Leaguer’s” elbow.
Serving Patients in:
Randolph County, Guilford County, Forsyth County, Davidson County,
and areas of Rockingham County and Alamance County, Greensboro,
High Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Summerfield, Oak Ridge,
Stokesdale, Colfax, Pleasant Garden, Reidsville, Browns Summit,
Gibsonville, Whitsett, McLeansville,Julian, Jamestown and
surrounding areas
1130 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Specializing in:
orthopedic surgery
total knee replacement
total shoulder replacement
minimally invasive surgery
ACL reconstruction
arthroscopy
rotator cuff surgery
non-surgical orthopedics
spine & joint injections
Orthopedic Care for:
bone fractures
joint injuries
joint sprains
torn ligaments
rheumatoid arthritis
muscle strains
acute back pain
neck pain
sports injuries
musculoskelatal trauma