Practicing in LOUISVILLE, KY, JOSEPH LARATTA is a M.D., an Orthopedic Sports Medicine who evaluates and treats shoulder conditions including Rotator Cuff Repair, Labrum Repair, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Arthroscopy. Patients throughout the LOUISVILLE area consult JOSEPH for surgical and non-surgical shoulder care.
With fellowship training in sports medicine beyond their orthopedic surgery residency, these specialists focus on shoulder injuries in athletes and active patients. They are experts in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction, and cutting-edge shoulder arthroscopy procedures.
Reach JOSEPH LARATTA at (502) 413-5777 to discuss rotator cuff repair or other shoulder procedures.
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 replacement (arthroplasty) replaces damaged bone and cartilage with metal and polyethylene components. Anatomic replacement preserves the natural ball-and-socket orientation, while reverse replacement switches them for patients with deficient rotator cuffs. Modern implants provide 15-25 years of reliable pain relief.
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 JOSEPH LARATTA at (502) 413-5777 for a consultation.
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