What is shoulder orthopedics?
Shoulder orthopedics at Uperform is a specialized medical service provided by an orthopedic physician to diagnose and treat all conditions affecting the shoulder. As a complex and highly mobile joint used daily, the shoulder is particularly prone to traumatic injuries, degenerative disorders, and overuse conditions.
Whether it involves persistent pain, reduced range of motion, or joint instability, our specialist provides an accurate diagnosis and recommends the most appropriate treatment for your condition — conservative or surgical.
At Uperform, the orthopedist works in close collaboration with our physiotherapists and sports medicine doctors to ensure comprehensive care, from diagnosis through to your return to activity.
What conditions?
Our shoulder orthopedist treats a wide range of conditions, including:
- Rotator cuff tears – partial or complete
- Shoulder instability and dislocation – recurrent or post-traumatic
- Impingement syndrome – subacromial conflict
- Tendinopathies – supraspinatus, long head of biceps, infraspinatus
- Tendon calcifications – calcific tendinitis
- Shoulder osteoarthritis (glenohumeral osteoarthritis) – joint degeneration
- Chronic pain of mechanical or inflammatory origin
From diagnosis to treatment
Each consultation begins with a thorough medical history and a careful clinical examination. Depending on your situation, additional tests (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI) may be required to refine the diagnosis and guide treatment decisions.
The proposed treatment may be:
- Conservative: targeted injections (cortisone, PRP, hyaluronic acid), prescription of orthoses, shockwave therapy, or medical guidance toward physiotherapy and functional rehabilitation.
- Surgical: when surgery is required — arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, stabilization procedures — our orthopedist supports you in the surgical decision and then coordinates your rehabilitation with our physiotherapists.
Who is this service for?
This service is intended for anyone suffering from a shoulder condition, regardless of their profile:
- Athletes involved in overhead activities – swimming, tennis, CrossFit, volleyball – exposed to overuse injuries and instability
- Active individuals suffering from chronic pain or reduced daily shoulder mobility
- Post-traumatic patients – following a fall, accident, or dislocation
- Anyone seeking an accurate diagnosis or a specialized medical second opinion
Why choose Uperform?
At Uperform, we believe that good orthopedics does not stop at the consultation. Our strength lies in our integrated model: your orthopedist, your physiotherapist, and, if necessary, your sports medicine doctor work in real time to build the best treatment plan together.
- A dedicated shoulder specialist, with recognized expertise in sports and degenerative orthopedics
- Advanced non-surgical treatments — PRP, cortisone, hyaluronic acid injections — to preserve mobility without surgery whenever possible
- A unique multidisciplinary environment in Brussels, bringing together medicine, rehabilitation, and performance under one roof
- Continuous follow-up, from the first consultation through to full return to activity
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