St. Louis Shoulder Surgeon Blends Innovative Techniques with Personalized Patient Care

St. Louis Shoulder Surgeon Blends Innovative Techniques with Personalized
Patient Care
Regional Shoulder Patients Benefit from Surgeon's Commitment to Active
Listening

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Corey G. Solman
specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures including everything from a
45-minute technique called shoulder resurfacing to a reversed shoulder
replacement that relieves pain, restores shoulder function and improves range
of motion. He is also adept at the practice of active listening and dedicated
to building the doctor-patient relationship.

"Taking the time to listen, to truly listen to each patient may seem trivial
but it is actually one of the most important aspects of my practice," said Dr.
Solman from The U.S. Center for Sports Medicine in St. Louis. "Today the
average physician spends seven minutes with a patient. That is simply not
enough time to ask the right questions, understand the day-to-day issues and
truly counsel a patient about their options."

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, there are now a
range of non-surgical and surgical options to address various chronic shoulder
problems and stages of pain. Patients initially opt for a first-line treatment
that includes pain medication and/or physical therapy - depending on the level
of pain and the severity of injury. Then, if initial non-surgical options are
ineffective for chronic shoulder pain, there are surgical options to consider.

"I'm committed to building a trusting relationship with my patients and
explaining the spectrum of shoulder options. Whether counseling patients on a
host of non-surgical options, performing a shoulder resurfacing or a more
complex reverse procedure, the goal is to give patients the best option so
they can return to pain-free daily living," added Solman.

The resurfacing shoulder implant is a conservative and more gradual approach
to surgery. It is typically done on patients with earlier stage shoulder
problems and designed to restore the normal anatomy of the joint while
improving range of motion with minimal bone resection. The reversed shoulder
replacement is often used on patients with torn rotator cuffs due to injury,
aging, overuse, or severe arthritis. Typically performed on patients with more
advanced shoulder problems, this procedure is a total joint replacement and
allows patients the use of their deltoid muscle to lift their arm versus their
rotator cuff.

"Before I met Dr. Solman, I had a bad experience with shoulder surgery that
did not work," says Clyde Launius. "When I finally met Dr. Solman, I was at a
point where I couldn't reach up to the cabinets in my kitchen," said Launius.
"I had tremendous pain. Dr. Solman listened to me, recommended and performed
the reversed shoulder procedure and I finally have my shoulder back."

About Shoulder Conditions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year nearly
14 million people seek care for shoulder problems. Many of these shoulder
conditions are typically caused by repetitive motion, trauma and arthritis.
Dr. Solman sees patients of all ages and notes that many include aging baby
boomers that exercise frequently as well as older patients who experience
shoulder problems due to trauma, arthritis, or torn rotator cuffs. Shoulder
pain directly affects the quality of life for many of his patients and causes
sleep deprivation, functional loss and a significant change in lifestyle to
accommodate their injury.

About Dr. Solman
Dr. Solman specializes in treating a variety of orthopaedic problems,
including sports related injuries, fractures, and arthritic conditions. He is
also experienced in the treatment of upper extremity injuries. Dr. Corey G.
Solman received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Tufts University Medical
School in Boston, Massachusetts, and was awarded the Phi Beta Epsilon Award
for Skill, Diligence, and Excellence as determined by the Department of
Anatomy, and graduated in the top 20% of his class. He then completed his one
year surgical internship and four year orthopaedic residency program at Tulane
University in New Orleans, Louisiana. During his time in Louisiana, Dr. Solman
received the William F. Sherman award for the most outstanding junior
orthopaedic resident, and the Irene C. Thibodeaux award given to a chief
resident for excellence in leadership and resident teaching. He also was
honored with nominations for intern of the year in 1997 and resident of the
year in 2001 as voted on by the faculty and students of the Tulane University
Medical School. Following his orthopaedic training, Dr. Solman went on to
Nashville, Tennessee, where he completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and
Arthroscopic Surgery. Dr. Solman sees patients of all ages at The U.S. Center
for Sports Medicine in St. Louis. For more information, patients can visit
http://www.solmanorthopaedics.com .

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