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Shoulder ArthroscopyCovington, LA

Shoulder Pain That Won't Let Up?

If lifting, reaching, sleeping, work, or sports are limited by pain, weakness, clicking, or instability, schedule a shoulder consultation and learn whether arthroscopic treatment may be an option.

Shoulder Pain Evaluation
Rotator Cuff & Labrum Care
Surgical Options Reviewed
Shoulder-focused evaluation - Clear diagnosis - Options explained
Dr. Matti Palo
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Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Start with an evaluation before deciding on surgery.

Covington ShoulderCare

Covington shoulder arthroscopy care focused on helping patients with joint pain and mobility concerns.

Why people come in
Pain reaching or lifting
Night pain that wakes you up
Weakness, clicking, or instability
Dr. Matti Palo
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Shoulder-Focused Evaluation
Pain, tears, instability, and injury reviewed.
Covington, LA
Palo Orthopedics
Treatment Options Explained
Understand whether arthroscopy may fit your shoulder.
Sound familiar?

When shoulder pain starts changing your life

Persistent shoulder pain is not just an inconvenience when it limits sleep, work, training, or everyday movement. These signs may deserve a specialist conversation.

Pain lifting your arm
Reaching overhead, getting dressed, or lifting objects causes sharp or lingering pain.
Night pain or poor sleep
Your shoulder aches when you lie down or wakes you up during the night.
Weakness or loss of motion
The arm feels weaker, stiff, or harder to use normally.
Clicking, catching, or instability
The shoulder pops, catches, feels loose, or has not felt right since an injury.
The solution

Shoulder arthroscopy is one option after the problem is clear

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive method used to diagnose and treat certain problems inside the shoulder joint through small incisions and a camera-guided approach.

It may be used for issues such as rotator cuff tears, labrum tears, impingement, instability, bone spurs, loose bodies, or biceps tendon problems when the evaluation supports that path.

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Procedure Flow
How It Works

A modern care path designed to make the next step clear.

1
Consultation
Review pain, injury history, function limits, prior care, and goals with the care team.
2
Diagnosis
Exam findings and imaging, when needed, help identify tears, impingement, instability, or other structural issues.
3
Treatment Plan
Your specialist explains whether nonsurgical care, arthroscopy, or another option makes sense.
4
Next Step
Leave with a clearer plan for getting back to work, sleep, sport, and daily movement.
Why patients choose it

Why patients consider shoulder arthroscopy

Clearer Diagnosis
A specialist evaluation helps connect symptoms with the actual shoulder problem.
Small-Incision Approach
Arthroscopy uses small incisions and a camera-guided view to treat certain shoulder problems.
Options Before Surgery
The consultation helps determine whether surgery is appropriate instead of assuming it.
Goal-Focused Planning
Care planning centers on function, strength, sleep, work, and activity goals.
Is this right for you?

You may be ready for a shoulder consultation

Shoulder pain has not improved with rest, time, PT, injections, or medication.
You have weakness, clicking, catching, or trouble lifting your arm.
An MRI or injury raised concern for a rotator cuff tear, labrum tear, or impingement.
You want to understand whether shoulder arthroscopy may be appropriate.
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Start with a consultation.

Start with a focused shoulder evaluation. Your specialist can review symptoms, imaging, and options before recommending a plan.

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Evaluation-first approach
Dr. Matti Palo
Dr. Matti Palo
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Your specialist

Dr. Matti Palo

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon - Covington, LA

Matti Palo Jr., MD is a physicist and board-certified orthopedic surgeon serving the greater New Orleans and Covington area. His site highlights 99th percentile patient satisfaction scores and surgical outcomes, with procedures including shoulder arthroscopy, complex reconstruction and revision surgery, knee arthroscopy, partial and total knee replacement, sports medicine, trauma, and hand surgery.

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and physicist.
Site highlights 99th percentile patient satisfaction scores and surgical outcomes.
Procedure experience includes shoulder arthroscopy with complex reconstruction and revision surgery, knee arthroscopy, partial and total knee replacement, sports medicine, trauma, and hand surgery.
The practice

Shoulder care should start with answers, not assumptions

Palo Orthopedic is a Covington-area orthopedic practice led by Matti Palo Jr., MD, helping patients with shoulder, knee, hip, hand, fracture, and sports-medicine concerns.

The shoulder page describes common shoulder problems including rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, tendonitis, instability, fractures, arthritis, and SLAP tears.
Dr. Palo's site emphasizes personalized shoulder care, advanced diagnostics, and surgical experience with shoulder arthroscopy, reconstruction, and revision procedures.
The practice supports patients from evaluation through treatment planning so they can return to daily activities with better mobility and less pain.
Location
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1411 Ochsner Blvd
Covington LA 70433
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What to expect

How the shoulder evaluation works

1
Talk through symptoms
Share when pain started, what movements hurt, and what care has or has not helped.
2
Shoulder-focused exam
The care team checks motion, strength, stability, and pain patterns.
3
Review imaging/options
Your specialist may review MRI or X-ray findings and explain what they mean.
4
Decide next step
Leave with a clearer recommendation for treatment, further testing, or surgical evaluation.
Patient Outcomes

What patients say after treatment

4.9
490+
Life After Treatment
Life after a clearer shoulder plan

Patients often seek care because they want to sleep better, lift with less fear, work normally, and understand how to protect shoulder function. The goal is a plan that matches the diagnosis and the person.

"Dr. Palo & his staff are top notch! They took great care of my shoulder & also my husband's knee. Highly recommend them! They are kind, compassionate & caring."
Melissa S.
Verified Patient
"Dr. Palo helped me immensely with my shoulder pain. Dr. Palo and his NP listened to my concerns and created a good plan to help me feel better. I highly recommend Dr. Palo and his staff is wonderful."
Monica G.
Verified Patient
"Wonderful experience my husband had shoulder surgery everyone in the office was professional so kind and thoughtful!!! Dr. Palo did an incredible job, he is a perfectionist!!! I would refer him to everyone that needs an Orthopedic!!!"
Cindy B.
Verified Patient
Common questions

Everything you need to know

How do I know if shoulder arthroscopy is right for me?

A consultation is the right first step. Your specialist reviews symptoms, exam findings, imaging, prior treatments, and goals before discussing whether arthroscopy or another option fits.

Does shoulder pain mean I need surgery?

Not always. Shoulder pain can come from several problems, and many patients need a diagnosis before choosing a treatment path. The visit is meant to clarify options, not automatically push surgery.

What problems can shoulder arthroscopy treat?

Depending on the diagnosis, arthroscopy may be used for certain rotator cuff tears, labrum tears, impingement, instability, loose bodies, or related shoulder problems.

Should I come in if PT or injections have not helped?

Yes, persistent pain after conservative care is a common reason to get a shoulder-focused evaluation and understand whether something structural is being missed.

What should I expect at a shoulder arthroscopy consultation?

During a shoulder arthroscopy consultation, your orthopedic specialist will review your shoulder pain, injury history, range of motion, strength, and any treatments you’ve already tried, such as rest, medication, injections, or physical therapy. They may also review or order imaging like X-rays or an MRI to look for issues such as rotator cuff tears, labral tears, impingement, instability, or inflammation. If shoulder arthroscopy is recommended, they’ll explain what the minimally invasive procedure involves, what can be repaired, expected recovery time, physical therapy needs, risks, and whether non-surgical treatment is still an option.

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The best way to know whether shoulder arthroscopy belongs in your plan is to talk with a shoulder-focused orthopedic specialist.

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