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Shoulder orthopedics

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Don’t Let Shoulder Pain Keep Your from Reaching Your Potential!

Expert Shoulder Care & Orthopaedic Solutions Across New Jersey

The shoulder is one of the body’s most mobile and complex joints. It’s also an area you may not think about until something goes wrong. Shoulder pain can make a simple task, such as raising your hand, reaching for something on a top shelf, brushing your hair or swinging a racquet impossibly painful.

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Shoulder Physiotherapy Common Shoulder Conditions

our expertise

Your shoulders bear the weight of your daily life. Whether you’re lifting at work, swinging a golf club, or simply reaching for a high shelf, shoulder pain can bring your world to a standstill.

Accurate Diagnosis

Utilizing state-of-the-art imaging and physical assessments.

Conservative First

Physical therapy, injections, and non-surgical management whenever possible.

Advanced Surgery

Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery when surgery is needed.

Full Rehabilitation

In house therapy support to ensure you regain full strength and range of motion.

Precision Diagnosis

Finding the exact source of your discomfort.

Restored Function

Getting you back to the activities you love.

Tailored Treatment

From physical therapy to advanced surgical solutions.

our Shoulder Services Conditions & Procedures.

  • Rotator Cuff Repair & Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    Minimally invasive arthroscopic repair for torn rotator cuffs. Restore shoulder strength, reduce pain, and return to activity with expert surgical care.
  • Shoulder Arthritis, Arthroscopy & Replacement
    Comprehensive care for shoulder arthritis: from joint-preserving arthroscopy to partial/total replacement. Personalized treatment for lasting pain relief.
  • Frozen Shoulder Treatment
    Effective, staged treatment for adhesive capsulitis. Physical therapy, injections, or minimally invasive procedures to restore motion and end stiffness.
  • Clavicle Fracture & ORIF
    Expert management of broken collarbones. Non-surgical care or precise open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for optimal healing and function.
  • Labral Tear & Arthroscopic Labral Repair
    Arthroscopic repair for SLAP or Bankart labral tears. Stabilize your shoulder, relieve pain, and safely return to sports or daily activities.
  • Proximal Humerus Fracture & ORIF
    Specialized treatment for upper arm fractures near the shoulder. Advanced ORIF techniques to restore alignment, mobility, and strength.
  • Shoulder Instability & Throwing Shoulder Rehabilitation
    Targeted rehab and surgical options for recurrent dislocations or overhead athlete injuries. Regain stability, power, and confidence in motion.
  • Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Advanced shoulder replacement solutions anatomic or reverse for severe arthritis or complex fractures. Rediscover pain-free movement and function.
  • Arthroscopic Lysis of Adhesions
    Minimally invasive procedure to release scar tissue and restore shoulder mobility after injury or surgery. Faster recovery, lasting results.
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Conditions:

We specialize in diagnosing, treating and providing preventive care for all acute and chronic conditions of the shoulder, including

Rotator cuff tears

Labral tears of the shoulder

Fractures of the shoulder and collarbone

Frozen shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis)
Osteoarthritis

Shoulder impingement (bursitis and tendonitis)

Dislocated shoulder/shoulder

instability

Treatment Approaches for Shoulder Instability

Shoulder instability whether from a dislocation, repetitive strain, or ligament laxity is managed based on symptom severity, activity level, and individual recovery goals. Many patients find significant relief through conservative, non-invasive strategies, such as:
  • Activity modification: Temporarily avoiding movements or sports that aggravate the shoulder
  • Rest and immobilization: Short-term use of a sling to allow tissues to heal
  • Pain and inflammation control: Over-the-counter medications or prescribed anti-inflammatories
  • Targeted physical therapy: Strengthening the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers to improve joint control and prevent recurrence
When these measures don’t provide adequate stability or if dislocations keep happening, surgical intervention may be recommended. Procedures like arthroscopic capsular repair or labral reconstruction aim to tighten stretched ligaments, reattach torn tissue, and restore the shoulder’s natural mechanics helping patients return to pain-free function and daily activities.

Your Initial Appointment: What to Anticipate

At your first consultation with a specialized orthopedic practice, you’ll be greeted by a supportive team committed to personalized care. Your visit will typically include:
  • Detailed history review: Discussion of your injury, symptoms, past treatments, and functional goals
  • Comprehensive physical assessment: Evaluation of shoulder strength, flexibility, stability, and movement patterns
  • Diagnostic imaging (if needed): X-rays to check bone alignment, or advanced imaging like MRI or CT scans to assess soft tissue structures such as ligaments, tendons, and the labrum

By the end of your visit, you’ll have a clear, customized roadmap for care whether that begins with therapy, further evaluation, or a discussion of procedural options. Our team is dedicated to guiding you with expertise and compassion throughout your recovery journey.

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Welcome to the Comprehensive Orthopaedic & Spine Institute

At the Comprehensive Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, our objective is simple: to provide a practice where patients can access the full gamut of musculoskeletal treatments under one roof. Whether you are suffering from acute sports injuries, overuse conditions, occupational injuries, or high-energy trauma from motor vehicle accidents, we are here to guide you back to health.

Dr. Carrer is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS). Her journey in medicine is defined by a commitment to excellence and advanced surgical training.
  • Medical School & Residency: SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, New York City.
  • Fellowship Training: Spine Surgery at the renowned UCSF Spine Center in San Francisco, CA.
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East Orange NJ

576 Central Ave. Suite 200A East Orange, NJ 07018

Montague NY

188 Montague Street, Suite 800 Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manalapan NJ

50 Franklin Ln STE 201, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

Staten Island NY

318 Seguine Ave S.I N.Y 10309

Jackson Heights NY

87-10 37th Ave, Suite C Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Woodside NY

6127 Woodside Avenue Woodside New York 11377

Dr Carrer also sees patients at

Astoria NY

30-01 Astoria Blvd Astoria, NY 11102

HRH NJ

55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Brooklyn NY

3311 Shore Parkway Suite MM Brooklyn, NY 11235

Nassau NY

601 Franklin Ave. Suite 215 Garden City, NY 11530

SCOB NY

313 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Brooklyn NY

3311 Shore Parkway Suite MM Brooklyn, NY 11235

Hospitals & Surgery Centers

Lenox Hill Hospital NY

100 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075

CareWell East Orange NJ

300 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

HRH NJ

55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Muhlenberg NJ

1280 Randolph Rd, Plainfield, NJ 07060

AllCity NY

3632 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn NY 11229

Manalapan NJ

50 Franklin Lane Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

SCOB NY

313 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Manhattan NY

305 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017