Shoulder Embolization for Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Shoulder embolization is a new non-surgical treatment for chronic shoulder pain caused by frozen shoulder or rotator cuff tendinitis.

Shoulder Embolization: Relief without surgery

Shoulder pain can make everyday activities—such as reaching overhead, lifting objects, or carrying groceries—difficult and uncomfortable. For individuals experiencing ongoing shoulder pain, shoulder embolization offers a minimally invasive treatment designed to reduce inflammation and provide lasting relief.
At Liberty Medical, interventional radiologist Dr. George Foulard and his experienced team perform this advanced procedure to treat conditions including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, and shoulder osteoarthritis.

This outpatient procedure targets the abnormal blood vessels that sustain inflammation in the shoulder, providing long-term relief and improved motion without anesthesia, hospitalization, or scarring.

Benefits of Shoulder Embolization (SAE)

High success rate — up to 85% of patients report major improvement
No general anesthesia
No stitches or surgical scarring
Outpatient procedure — go home the same day
Short recovery time
Minimal pain and few side effects
Cost-effective alternative to surgery

Recovery and Results

After the procedure, most patients experience:

Gradual reduction in shoulder pain and stiffness
Improved range of motion
Decreased reliance on pain medications
Return to normal activity levels within days

Mild soreness or bruising near the catheter site may occur but usually resolves quickly.

Schedule a Shoulder Embolization Consult today

Our team of specialists is on hand to answer your questions. Give us a call at (718) 866-4435 or complete the form, and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.

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