Shoulder Surgery

Dr. Grutter is a Johns Hopkins fellowship trained shoulder surgeon. He has extensive experience in shoulder surgery including the care of athletic injuries and arthritis. He is skilled in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and shoulder replacement surgery.

Shoulder Surgery

The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. Its function requires a delicate balance between the bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the shoulder. Even small alterations, such as rotator cuff tears, can lead to significant functional limitations. Symptoms of shoulder problems, such as pain and limited motion, often overlap making the diagnosis of shoulder problems and shoulder surgery complex. Dr. Grutter is board certified and received specialized fellowship training in shoulder surgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Grutter is skilled in the latest minimally invasive shoulder surgery allowing faster recovery with less pain. He is also experienced in treating complex shoulder fractures and degenerative conditions utilizing state-of-the-art reconstructive technologies. Dr. Grutter's training and experience allow him to help his patients return to a healthy lifestyle, with maximum function at the earliest possible time whether they need shoulder surgery or not.

Links to information on Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder injuries and Arm conditions are available below. Appointments to discuss any of these conditions further with Dr. Grutter can be made here.

AC Arthritis Shoulder Anatomy
AC Separation Shoulder Arthritis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendonitis Shoulder Dislocation
Biceps Tendon rupture (long head) Shoulder Instability
Calcific Tendonitis Shoulder Arthroscopy
Clavicle Fracture Shoulder Dislocation
Cortisone Injections Shoulder Instability
Distal Clavicle Osteolysis Shoulder Pain
Frozen Shoulder SLAP Tear
Humerus Fracture Snapping Scapula
Os Acromionale Sternoclavicular Joint
Pectoralis Tendon Rupture Subacromial Impingement
Proximal Humerus Fracture Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Rotator Cuff Tear Thrower's Ten Exercise Program PDF
  Thrower's Ten Video examples

Dr. Grutter's offices are located just outside Nashville in Gallatin, Tennessee. Directions to the Gallatin office from Nashville or surrounding areas452-3320 in Tennessee can be located here. Please contact our office if you are from outside the Nashville, Tennessee area and would like assistance in arranging lodging or transportation for a consultation.