Edward J. Southard, M.D. is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in the management of pathologic conditions of the shoulder and elbow. Click on the below links to learn more about his services.
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Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope.
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Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment & prevention.
Dr. SouthardFellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
Edward J. Southard, MD is a board eligible, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in the management of pathologic conditions of the shoulder and elbow. Dr. Southard completed the prestigious shoulder and elbow fellowship under the tutelage of Dr. Mark A. Frankle at the renowned Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) in Tampa, FL.
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Relieving Pain & Improving Function
Total Shoulder ArthroplastyTotal shoulder replacement surgery is performed to relieve symptoms of severe shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis. During this surgery, the damaged articulating parts of the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with artificial prostheses. Replacement of both the humeral head and the socket is called a total shoulder replacement.
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Arthroscopic ProceduresMinimally Invasive Solutions
Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a flexible fiberoptic tube that contains a small lens or camera and a lighting system to magnify and illuminate structures inside a joint.
