Pain with reaching, lifting, or sleeping
Symptoms that limit work, daily tasks, exercise, or rest can be assessed in consultation.
Shoulder orthopedic care
Shoulder pain, weakness, stiffness, or instability needs an individual assessment.
The shoulder is made up of several structures that can create similar symptoms. The consultation helps review how the problem began, what movement is limited, and which alternatives are relevant.
Shoulder consultationGuadalajara and ZapopanConsultations from $1,000 MXN
Understanding the concern
Shoulder symptoms can have different causes.
Rotator cuff problems, instability, stiffness, arthritis, and injury can overlap in the way they feel. Clinical examination and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
Weakness, stiffness, or loss of movement
Changes in strength or range of motion may help define what needs to be reviewed.
When to consult
When a shoulder pain or injury assessment may be useful
These examples do not determine a diagnosis. They may help you decide whether to seek an orthopedic assessment.
Pain with reaching, lifting, or sleeping
Symptoms that limit work, daily tasks, exercise, or rest can be assessed in consultation.
Weakness, stiffness, or loss of movement
Changes in strength or range of motion may help define what needs to be reviewed.
A dislocation or sports-related injury
After urgent care when necessary, persistent symptoms and available studies can be reviewed.
What is reviewed
What is reviewed in a shoulder pain or injury consultation?
The assessment is used to distinguish possible causes and determine which alternatives should be considered next.
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Symptoms and history
How the problem began, how it has changed, and the activities it is limiting are reviewed in consultation.
- 02
Clinical examination
Movement, strength, stability, sensation, and the areas related to the symptoms may be assessed as appropriate.
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Available studies and next steps
X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound studies, and reports can be reviewed when available; further information may be considered when it is useful.
Your orthopedic specialist
Dr. Carlos Alberto García Águila
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Care for knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot and ankle concerns, sports injuries, fractures, and assessment of surgical and non-surgical alternatives.
- Medical Doctor and Midwife, University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
- Medical specialty training at the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.
- Advanced specialty training in Joint Preservation and Joint Replacement Surgery, University of Guadalajara.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Knee Pathology and Surgery, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid.
- Graduate studies in Education, Teaching and Research, Universidad Santander.
Professional license
9397150
Specialty license
15138725
CMOT certification
14/8067/25
Before booking
Frequently asked questions.
01What can cause shoulder pain or injury?
Symptoms in the same area can have different causes. The history, clinical examination, and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
02Does it always require surgery?
No. The appropriate option depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, function, and individual circumstances.
03What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring any available images, reports, and information about previous treatments related to your concern.
Immediate care: For a visible deformity, severe pain after an injury, loss of sensation, or inability to move the arm after trauma, seek immediate medical care.
Scheduled consultation: A scheduled consultation is appropriate once an emergency or acute injury has received immediate care when needed.