Our commitment to optimizing patient outcomes with shoulder disorders has led to the creation of the Michigan Shoulder Institute. It is comprised of orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in non-operative and surgical treatment of all diseases that affect the shoulder. In order to better serve the community, this institute has committed to advancing shoulder surgery outcomes through research, care coordination, and education.
The surgeons of this institute have committed to research through their participation with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Shoulder and Elbow Registry, which records and monitors the outcomes of patients with shoulder disorders and how they respond to surgery. Performance analysis allows our surgeons to adjust practice decisions to better serve our patients.
Members of this institute have published numerous peer reviewed articles related to shoulder surgery and have given presentations at national conferences.
Care coordination is achieved by clinical pathways that have standardized pre-operative testing, post-operative medications, and rehabilitation protocols in conjunction with nursing leaders from our affiliate hospitals.
Education is paramount for both patients' understanding and clinician growth. Patient education regarding specific pathology is mandatory for a healthy surgeon-patient relationship and our surgeons participate in community health events. In addition, the surgeons of this group are committed to educating other physicians through journal clubs and lectures. They also help educate future physicians and trainees, with members holding academic affiliations with Michigan State University and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.
Edward JW Shields, MD
Shoulder Reconstruction Specialist
Co-Director, The Michigan Shoulder Institute
Shoulder Surgeries: Advancing Outcomes
Our surgeons utilize the latest techniques for shoulder repair and reconstruction. With the exception of shoulder replacement, trauma, and revision instability cases, the vast majority of procedures are performed arthroscopically through small incisions around the shoulder.
Research
Our practice collects patient outcomes for all shoulder surgery in an effort to improve outcomes. In addition, our surgeons have published numerous scientific articles and given dozens of scientific presentations locally and nationally focused on shoulder and elbow disease and treatment.
Muskegon Office
1400 Mercy Drive, Suite 100
Muskegon, Michigan 49444
231-733-1326
Grand Haven Office
1445 Sheldon Road, Suite 200
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
616-296-9100