Many conditions can be improved through shoulder surgery. However, because the shoulder is a complex joint, a skilled surgeon is required to avoid unnecessary damage or complications to surrounding tissues. Dr. Michael Bercik and our team and Lancaster Orthopedic group specialize in shoulder and elbow conditions, so you can feel confident you are entrusting expert professionals with your care. If you have been searching for an experienced “shoulder surgeon near me,” we have you covered.

Dr. Bercik graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgetown University before pursuing his medical degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. In Medical School, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Society and continued on to complete his residency in orthopedics at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, PA. During his residency, he was the highest scorer in the program. He was honored with the Mark D Chilton award for outstanding patient care and the Orthopaedic In-training Examination award for achieving the highest score in the residency.

Dr. Bercik is dedicated to learning the latest science and cutting-edge techniques in shoulder surgery. He completed two international fellowships where he trained under world-renowned shoulder surgeons. He was able to master state-of-the-art techniques and bring these methods with him back to the United States. Because of this, he can offer patients the best surgical methods with the easiest recovery times and combine orthopedic techniques to create out-of-the-box solutions.

Dislocated Shoulder or Dislocated Acromioclavicular (ACJ) Joint: What is it?

The shoulder provides high levels of mobility to the arm. Think about it: you can swing your arm in large circles, reach behind your back, reach overhead, and generally move your arm dynamically in many directions. Can you do this with your knee? Or hips? Usually not to the same degree.

Because of the high level of movement in the shoulder, dislocation is common. This is when the two bones partially or completely separate. These bones are the humerus and scapula in the shoulder joint and the clavicle and scapula in the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ joint). When you dislocate your shoulder, you will hear a popping sound and feel the ball of the humerus (upper arm bone) move out of place.

Usually, the humerus can be relatively easily moved back into place within the shoulder. However, once the shoulder is dislocated, it is more likely to dislocate repeatedly if not appropriately treated. This is because the already unstable shoulder joint becomes even more unstable. Sometimes, the damage is caused by dislocation and the cartilage of the labrum can be torn, or the tendons of the rotator cuff may be damaged. In some cases, surrounding muscles and ligaments may also be affected.

This type of injury happens more often in contact sports where the shoulder may be hit, such as in American football or basketball.

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There is no time like the present to make your first appointment. We take the time to assess and diagnose each patient holistically to ensure you are being treated for the root cause of your pain or condition. Dr. Bercik is an expert shoulder specialist with years of experience treating complex conditions. When you need an “orthopedic surgeon near me,” contact us by scheduling your first appointment with the “Schedule An Appointment” link in the top right of the website or calling (866) 564-1000.