EXPERT CARE FOR SHOULDER PAIN

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Advanced Techniques and Technology in Your Shoulder Care

As a fellowship-trained specialist, my practice is committed to utilizing the most precise and advanced technologies available to ensure the best possible outcomes for your shoulder surgery. I regularly incorporate 3D Computer-Assisted Navigation and Planningfor all shoulder replacement procedures, including Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA). This technology uses sophisticated pre-operative 3D imaging and 3D printed guides to customize the surgical plan and achieve unparalleled accuracy in implant positioning, a factor clinically proven to enhance joint function and maximize implant longevity.

Beyond technology, I specialize in the most challenging surgical techniques required for shoulder joint preservation and reconstruction. For patients with severe arthritis or complex tears, I frequently perform Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA), an innovative solution for those with irreparable rotator cuff damage. Furthermore, for younger or more active patients with massive rotator cuff tears, I have experience in performing Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR), a complex, arthroscopic procedure designed to restore function and potentially delay the need for joint replacement. My focus is always on matching your unique condition with the precise surgical technique to get you back to your life without pain.

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ABOUT

Dr. Stewart has practiced in the Mayo Clinic Health System since 2017. Prior to that he spent a year at Harvard, taking part in a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship under JP Warner M.D. and Laurence Higgins M.D. Before that, he spent five years at the University of Chicago for his Orthopedic Surgery Residency. He has published multiple papers and book chapters and currently has a patent submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office related to shoulder replacement surgery. He currently practices in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He is a current member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES).

COMMON INJURIES TREATED

ROTATOR CUFF TEAR

A rotator cuff tear is one of the most common injuries seen by a shoulder surgeon, though each injury is unique in its pattern of tear and severity of damage

SHOULDER ARTHRITIS

The second most common complaint of patients who are evaluated in a shoulder clinic.

BICEPS TENDON PAIN

Anterior shoulder pain may be related to the biceps tendon

CHRONIC ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

In select patients who have chronic rotator cuff tears involving the superior rotator cuff, but no arthritis (cartilage loss), a superior capsular reconstruction may be indicated.

SHOULDER INSTABILITY: LABRAL REPAIR AND LATARJET PROCEDURES

In select patients with chronic shoulder instability, a soft tissue (labral repair) or a bony procedure (Latarjet) may be indicated.

PATIENT STORIES

"Six months ago I received a shoulder surgery from Dr. Stewart at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire. Dr. Stewart and his staff did an amazing job and I could not be happier with the results. Dr. Stewart was a highly competent and skillful surgeon. In the clinic setting, he was respectful, patient, and receptive to my needs."

-E.M.

"Dr Stewart is knowledgeable and kind. When he met with me his relaxed manner & informative yet gentle speech pattern helped me relax. Unbeatable approach to helping his patients."

-S.D.

“I asked who I should have do the surgery, and one of the nurses recommended Dr. Stewart,” Duane says. “She said all he does is operations on the shoulder and arm.” Full story here