Practicing in MELBOURNE, FL, DONALD VLIEGENTHART is a M.D., an Orthopedic Surgeon who evaluates and treats shoulder conditions including Rotator Cuff Repair, Labrum Repair, Shoulder Arthroscopy. Patients throughout the MELBOURNE area consult DONALD for surgical and non-surgical shoulder care.
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of shoulder conditions. With 5 years of residency training and often additional fellowship specialization, they perform rotator cuff repairs, ligament reconstructions, labrum repairs, and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
Interested in rotator cuff repair? Call (321) 725-2225 to schedule with DONALD VLIEGENTHART in MELBOURNE, FL.
Rotator cuff repair reattaches torn tendon to the humeral head using suture anchors, most often through an arthroscopic approach. The procedure relieves pain, restores overhead strength, and prevents further tear progression. Success rates reach 85-95% for small-to-medium tears when combined with dedicated rehabilitation.
Labrum repair surgery reattaches the torn fibrocartilage rim of the shoulder socket using arthroscopic suture anchors. The procedure stabilizes the joint, eliminates catching and clicking, and allows return to overhead sports. Bankart repair addresses anterior instability, while posterior and combined repairs target multi-directional damage.
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure using a small camera and instruments through 5mm incisions to diagnose and treat a range of shoulder conditions. It can address rotator cuff tears, labral damage, impingement, loose bodies, and biceps tendon pathology. Most patients go home the same day with significantly less post-operative pain than open surgery.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact DONALD VLIEGENTHART at (321) 725-2225 for a consultation.
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