Richmond & Tri-City Area Glen Allen and St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian

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    • Knee
      • ACL Tears – Anatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment
      • Preserve ACL Repair Surgery
      • ACL Reconstruction
      • Knee Replacement
      • Outpatient Knee Replacement
      • Cartilage Problems
      • Meniscus Tear
      • Knee Arthritis
      • Patellofemoral Pain
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      • Rotator Cuff Tears Richmond Virginia
      • Shoulder Labral Tears in Richmond VA
      • Shoulder Arthritis
      • Shoulder Bursitis
      • Shoulder Injury & Repair Videos
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      • Outpatient Shoulder Surgery
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      • Common Causes of Hip Pain
      • Total Hip Replacement
      • Hip Related Sports Injuries
      • Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
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    • ACL Tears – Anatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Preserve ACL Repair Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction
    • Knee Replacement
    • Outpatient Knee Replacement
    • Cartilage Problems
    • Meniscus Tear
    • Knee Arthritis
    • Patellofemoral Pain

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    • Rotator Cuff Tears
    • Shoulder Labral Tears
    • Shoulder Arthritis
    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injury & Repair Videos
    • Shoulder Replacement
    • Outpatient Shoulder Surgery

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    • Common Causes of Hip Pain
    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Related Sports Injuries
    • Arthroscopic Hip Surgery

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Shoulder Replacement

When it comes to shoulder pain, Dr. Goradia doesn’t believe in a one size fits all approach to treatment. He evaluates all options: repair, replacements, outpatient surgery, and non-surgical treatment options for each patient. Each patient is fully evaluated with care and attention so he can make the right diagnosis. Treatment plans are completely individualized for all of our patients, treating many shoulder injuries like:

  • Non-surgical options
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Dislocations & Labral Tears
  • Shoulder Arthritis & Replacements
  • Bursitis and Tendonitis due to Impingement Syndrome
  • 2nd Opinions

With his new Outpatient Shoulder Replacement Program patients now have the option (if recommended by Dr. Goradia) for same- day shoulder replacement. The entire shoulder replacement process at the hospital or surgery center and patients can be safely discharged home the same day as surgery, without being admitted to a hospital. Learn more about Outpatient Shoulder Replacement Surgery.

Types of Shoulder Replacements

Partial shoulder replacement

A partial shoulder replacement is performed when only the “ball” or humeral head needs to be replaced. This is also known as a shoulder hemi-arthroplasty. The most common reason to perform this surgery is for a severe fracture of the ball.

Another type of partial replacement is known as a resurfacing procedure.

Shoulder resurfacing

This type of shoulder replacement is performed in younger very active patients who have cartilage worn down to bone on the ball but not on the “socket” or glenoid.

Shoulder Resurfacing
Total Shoulder Replacement

Total shoulder replacement

This surgery is needed when the cartilage is worn down on both the ball and socket (i.e. osteoarthritis of the shoulder).

Reverse total shoulder replacement

In a reverse shoulder replacement, the ball is placed where the socket is and the socket where the ball is. This is needed for patients with large rotator cuff tears that cannot be fixed. In this situation most patients also develop arthritis.

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

Conditions that May Need a Shoulder Replacement

Degenerative or Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder

This is also known as shoulder arthritis and is the most common reason to need a shoulder replacement. The arthritis occurs between the ball and socket. This is very different from a rotator cuff tear. The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles and tendons that attach to the outer part of the ball.

Normal on Left and Arthritis on Right

Massive Rotator cuff tear that can’t be repaired combined with Shoulder Arthritis

This is also known as rotator cuff arthropathy. In most cases the rotator cuff tears slowly over a period of years and gradually pulls away from its normal attachment. Scar tissue and arthritis develop over time until one day the patient begins to have pain and weakness. The rotator cuff cannot be repaired due to how far it has pulled away, the amount of scar tissue and shrinking of the muscle (i.e. atrophy). In this case a reverse total shoulder replacement is needed to reduce pain and improve use of the arm.

With Outpatient Replacement Surgery patients now have the option (if recommended by Dr. Vic Goradia) for the same-day replacement surgery. The entire process can be completed at the hospital or surgery center and patients can be safely discharged (the same day) home to recover in the comforts of their own home.

Each patient is closely evaluated by Dr. Vic Goradia, prior to surgery using the Outpatient Arthroplasty (i.e. replacement) Assessment Score, also known as OARA Score to determine if they are a candidate. Each patient will also receive regular communication and instructions from Dr. Goradia through the outpatient communication system: MotionIQ. Through these communications they’ll receive instructions regularly before and after surgery. They’ll also receive videos from Dr. Goradia, and the information about their recovery will be sent directly to Dr. Goradia so he can monitor the recovery progress closely. Learn more about Outpatient Shoulder Replacement Surgery.

The Most Common Symptoms of Patients with Shoulder Arthritis

  • Pain
  • Grinding, Catching Locking
  • Stiffness
  • Weakness
  • Loss of use

Non-surgical treatments for Shoulder Arthritis

  • NSAIDs
  • Cortisone injections
  • Physical therapy
  • Modifying activities

Recovery after shoulder replacement surgery

  • Outpatient or One night stay in the hospital
  • Pain Management- A nerve block is given prior to surgery to numb the shoulder and arm. This generally lasts 12-24 hours. Patients are also given prescriptions for a pain medication and encouraged to take Tylenol and apply ice
  • Sling
    • Total Shoulder Replacement and Shoulder Resurfacing patients are required to wear a sling for 4-6 weeks except for showers, very light home exercises and physical therapy
    • Reverse shoulder replacement patients wear the sling only when walking outside of the home. At home they can use there arm for eating, dressing, brushing teeth but not lifting more than one pound. The are given instructions for home exercises and sent to physical therapy
  • Physical therapy
    • This generally begins 1 week after surgery for 2 days per week up to 3 months depending on progress.

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Why G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine?

Dr. Goradia is a nationally known expert in knee & shoulder problems, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and joint replacement with two clinics in the Richmond area. He practices in our West End & Midlothian office and sees patients from Hanover, Henrico, Short Pump, Midlothian and all over Central Virginia. In many cases patients travel from across the state and even across the country to consult with Dr. Goradia.

When it comes to shoulder replacement, Dr. Goradia doesn’t believe in a one size fits all approach to treatment. Each patient is fully evaluated with care and attention so he can make the right diagnosis. Treatment plans are completely individualized for all of our patients.

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Richmond’s Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle Specialists

Two convenient locations:

  • Glen Allen near Henrico, The West End, Hanover & Short Pump.
  • Midlothian in the St. Francis Medical Center.

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Latest News

Treat Ankle Arthritis (& Other Conditions) Fast with our Specialists at G2 Orthopedics

September 23, 2020

G2 Orthopedics Welcomes Dr. Anson Chu!

August 31, 2020

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July 2, 2020

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May 28, 2020

Outpatient Knee Replacement Surgery: Overview & FAQ’s

May 5, 2020
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Glen Allen Location:

Conveniently located near Nuckols Road, I-64 and 295.

Phone: 804-678-9000
Fax: 804-377-1246

100 Concourse Blvd, Suite 150,
Glen Allen, VA 23059

Midlothian:

In the St. Francis Medical Center off Charter Colony Parkway.

Phone: 804-678-9000
Fax: 804-377-1246

13700 St. Francis Boulevard, Suite 505,
Midlothian, Virginia 23114

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Serving Richmond Virginia And Surrounding Areas:
Glen Allen, Hopewell, Midlothian, Henrico, Short Pump, West End, Mechanicsville, Tuckahoe, Lakeside, Innsbrook, Hanover, Chester, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, And Petersburg.