Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Shoulder injuries and disorders are very common. Common shoulder problems are sprains, strains, dislocations, separations, tendinitis, bursitis, torn rotator cuffs, frozen shoulder, fractures, and arthritis.

Programs + Services

Sports Medicine + Shoulder Program

Find the care you need for sports related injuries from the specialists at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, helping you return to action using today's advanced therapies.
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program

The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston uses cutting-edge equipment to diagnose and treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.
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Doctors + Care Team

Christopher Geary, MD
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Christopher Geary, MD

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Title(s): Orthopedic Surgeon; Chief of Sports Medicine; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Orthopedics
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5148
Fax #: 617-636-5178

Shoulder instability and dislocation, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder arthritis and joint replacement, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, cartilage injuries and joint preservation, meniscus repair, management of knee ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL), multi-ligament knee injuries and reconstruction, overuse injuries in athletes, adult and adolescent sports medicine, women’s sports injuries and prevention, workers' compensation

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Matthew Salzler, MD
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Matthew Salzler, MD

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Title(s): Orthopaedic Surgeon; Director of Orthopaedic Research; Co-Director of Sports Medicine Program; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Orthopedics
Appt. Phone: 617-636-3369
Fax #: 617-636-5178

Shoulder instability and dislocation, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, cartilage injuries and joint preservation, meniscus repair, managment of knee ligament injures (ACL, MCL, multi-ligament), overuse injuries in athletes, adult and adolescent sports medicine, women's sports injuries and preservation, workers' compensation

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