Joint and Spine

Shoulder Care

When shoulder pain impacts your life by taking you away from work and activities you enjoy, our orthopedic surgeons and specialists are here to help you get back to your normal routine as quickly as possible.

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Greater Cincinnati's Leader in Shoulder Care

When shoulder pain keeps you from doing the things you love, you need expert care you can trust. At The Christ Hospital Health Network, our orthopedic specialists provide advanced care for a full range of shoulder conditions, from arthritis and dislocations to frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries.

As part of the region's premier Joint & Spine Center, you'll have access to nationally recognized orthopedic care close to home. Our experienced physicians use the latest techniques and technology to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs, helping you move with less pain and greater confidence.

Experience You Can Trust

When surgery is needed, experience matters. Our orthopedic team performs more joint replacement procedures than any other hospital in the region, giving patients access to proven expertise and outstanding outcomes.

Care Centered Around You

Exceptional care goes beyond treatment. From your first appointment through recovery, our team is committed to providing a patient- and family-centered experience. That commitment is reflected in our consistently high patient satisfaction scores, ranking among the top performers nationwide according to Press Ganey.

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Shoulder Conditions

The shoulder is a complex, ball-and-socket joint that includes the upper arm bone (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), collarbone (clavicle), and surrounding ligaments, cartilage, muscles and tendons.

We use our shoulders to lift, reach, push, pull, and rotate our arms. As the most flexible joint in the body, the shoulder gives us arm strength and a wide range of motion. However, this amount of flexibility also means the shoulder joint can become unstable and prone to injury. If you have shoulder pain and weakness, it can be difficult to enjoy everyday life.

Our experts diagnose and treat a wide range of shoulder conditions and shoulder pain.

Arthritis

Symptoms include cracking or clicking noises, limited range of motion, pain, redness, swelling and trouble raising your arm.

Dislocation

Can cause symptoms like bruising, inability to move, numbness, pain, swelling and deformity.

Fracture and sprain

Can cause severe pain when you breathe deeply and may lead to deformity of the shoulder. Sprain symptoms may include bruising, feeling a pop and pain. Symptoms of shoulder strain include cramping, limited movement, muscle spasms, weakness, pain or swelling.

Expert Diagnosis & Treatment

If you show signs of shoulder conditions, we can help diagnose and relieve the source of your pain.

In many cases, we can treat shoulder problems without surgery. If you require surgery, we offer the latest advanced treatment options to help you feel better.

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News & Patient Stories

- Orthopedics
- Webinar
WebinarJune 09, 2025
With Namdar Kazemi, MD from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Is shoulder pain preventing you from enjoying your favorite activities? Whether you're an avid golfer or simply love reaching for that top shelf, shoulder pain can hold you back. Learn more about the causes and options for relief.
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Swing Away Shoulder Pain: Its Causes and What to Do
- Orthopedics
- Webinar
WebinarOctober 05, 2023
With Paul Favorito, MD; Namdar Kazemi, MD; and Nancy Kleespies, PT
You use your shoulder all day long to lift, reach, push, pull and rotate your arms. So when your shoulder is out of commission, it doesn’t just hurt – it disrupts your entire life. But you can find relief!
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Shoulder Arthritis & Shoulder Replacement
- Orthopedics
BlogFebruary 27, 2025
With Paul Favorito, MD, from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Clinical trials for shoulder repair drive the evolution of leading-edge technology and offer evidence-based advanced treatments for eligible patients who participate in the studies.
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How Clinical Research is Improving Shoulder Care for You
- Orthopedics
- Patient Stories
BlogOctober 28, 2025
With Paul Favorito, MD, from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Jake lived with shoulder pain, limited mobility, and unsteadiness for more than a decade. Not to mention the fear of dropping his daughters. Learn how he got his life back with a customized plan for shoulder repair using the latest technology.
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Shoulder Replacement Gave Jake His Life—and His Hugs—Back

Shoulder Care

Greater Cincinnati's Leader in Shoulder Care

Experience You Can Trust

Care Centered Around You

Shoulder Conditions

Arthritis

Dislocation

Fracture and sprain

Frozen shoulder

Labral tear

Tendonitis and bursitis

Torn rotator cuff

Expert Diagnosis & Treatment

Care Team

Paul J. Favorito, MD

Namdar Kazemi Ashtiani, MD

Edward V. A. Lim, MD

Michael P. Palmer, MD

Marc C. Schneider, MD

News & Patient Stories

Swing Away Shoulder Pain: Its Causes and What to Do

Shoulder Arthritis & Shoulder Replacement

How Clinical Research is Improving Shoulder Care for You

Shoulder Replacement Gave Jake His Life—and His Hugs—Back

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Greater Cincinnati's Leader in Shoulder Care

Experience You Can Trust

Care Centered Around You