Shoulder

Our fellowship-trained shoulder doctors at Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center in Rapid City, South Dakota; Gillette, Wyoming; and surrounding areas are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries and conditions.

As the most versatile joint in the human body, our shoulder joint provides us with a tremendous amount of flexibility.

However, this range of motion can lead to shoulder pain or discomfort.

In most cases, pain in the shoulder can be the result of one of four main causes: inflammation, instability, arthritis, or a fracture. 

Symptoms of a possible shoulder condition or injury include:

  • Pain and stiffness in or around the shoulder joint
  • Limited shoulder mobility
  • Difficulty and/or inability to reach overhead
  • Shoulder joint pain that keeps you awake at night
  • A popping or grinding feeling when using the afflicted shoulder

Whether you’re suffering from a recent injury, such as a rotator cuff tear or shoulder dislocation, or the pain in your shoulder has developed over time from shoulder tendonitis (medically referred to as tendinitis) or bursitis, our shoulder doctors at Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center understand your desire for pain relief.

To consult with one of our shoulder doctors at our Rapid City, Gillette, or a satellite location, please request an appointment online or call (605) 341-1414.


Why choose Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center?

At Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, our specialty-trained shoulder doctors are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries and conditions. Our shoulder specialists, Dr. Clark Duchene, Dr. Zachary FinleyDr. Steven Giuseffi, Dr. Michael Kadrmas, Dr. Daniel LiechtiDr. Emmett McEleney, Dr. Monica MormanDr. Luke Mortimer, and Dr. Lew Papendick, have the experience and expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat your injury or condition individually to your needs.

To consult with one of our shoulder doctors, please request an appointment online or call (605) 341-1414.

Specialized care for a stronger you is available at our main offices in Rapid City, South Dakota, and Gillette, Wyoming, and at our satellite locations in Hot Springs, PhilipSpearfish, and Mitchell, South Dakota, as well as in Chadron, NebraskaNewcastle, Wyoming; Bowman, North Dakota; Williston, North DakotaDickinson, North Dakota; and Buffalo, Wyoming. Walk-in appointments are also available at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinic, located at our main offices in Rapid City, South Dakota, and Gillette, Wyoming.

Urgent Care

(605) 718-8020

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Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed.

Our Orthopedic Urgent Care provides immediate treatment for patients suffering from bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions.

We are taking precautions to help protect our patients and staff, but we are open and here to help.

Rapid City Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Gillette Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.