Avoid Shoulder Surgery with Precision PRP Treatment

Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano

How Some Patients May Avoid Shoulder Surgery with Regenerative Care

Shoulder pain can gradually limit sleep, exercise, work performance, and everyday movement. Many people are told that surgery is the next step, but in certain cases, there may be non-surgical options designed to support the body’s own repair processes.

Recently, one of my patients came to me with significant shoulder pain that was interfering with daily activities and overall quality of life. After a careful evaluation, we developed a precision treatment plan using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to target the structures involved and support the body’s natural repair mechanisms.

Over time, this patient reported meaningful improvements in comfort and function and was able to return to activities that had previously become difficult. While individual outcomes vary, cases like this demonstrate how some patients may be able to avoid shoulder surgery when care is based on accurate diagnosis and biologically guided treatment.

My clinical philosophy is rooted in four core values: excellence, transformation, quality, and trust. Every treatment plan is designed with precision, guided by evidence and experience, and focused on long-term joint function rather than short-term symptom suppression.

If you are exploring options to avoid shoulder surgery, a personalized consultation can help determine whether regenerative care may be appropriate for your condition.

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