The orthopedic shoulder specialists at Norton Orthopedic Institute have the experience to know when your condition can respond to conservative treatment and when surgery is required to restore function and let you get back to your lifestyle.

If you need shoulder replacement surgery, our physicians perform more every year than any other health care provider in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area. That means we have the experience to know when shoulder replacement will give you the results you want and when it won’t.

Experience also means our shoulder specialists stay abreast of leading-edge treatments that often allow you to recover faster and get back to your life. They actively participate in clinical trials that can give patients access to new devices and shoulder implants.

Our orthopedic shoulder specialists are equipped with sophisticated imaging and other diagnostic tools to pinpoint the source of your shoulder pain. We’ll then offer a treatment and rehabilitation plan customized for your condition.

Physical therapy and anti-inflammatory treatment may be all that’s required to resolve your pain. Others may need surgery to make repairs, or a shoulder replacement. Our skilled providers listen to you to understand how the diagnosis affects your life. Then they recommend the best treatment.

Leading Advancements in Nonsurgical and Surgical Care

Most sources of pain in bones and joints don’t require surgery. Norton Orthopedic Institute has providers specially trained in providing nonsurgical treatment as well as surgery to address your shoulder pain.

Our nonsurgical orthopedists are board-certified internal or family medicine specialists with additional training to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries without surgery.

Nonsurgical orthopedic physicians can guide treatment and work with physical and occupational therapists to get you back to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible.

Care That’s Focused on You

• Minimally invasive procedures can have you home quickly with less pain and faster recovery.
• Sophisticated pain management aims to keep you comfortable and safe.
• We have a deep commitment to getting you moving again and managing your pain so you can keep up with your physical therapy.
• With 30 orthopedic locations in Louisville, Southern Indiana and surrounding communities, we have specialists near you.
• Communicate with your provider, manage appointments, refill prescriptions and more, anytime, from a computer or mobile device with a free MyNortonChart account.

Why Choose Norton Orthopedic Institute

More patients choose Norton Orthopedic Institute for hip or knee replacements and other orthopedic procedures than any other health care provider in Louisville or Southern Indiana.

• More than 50 providers, including board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, offer care at 30 locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
• U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals listings rated Norton Healthcare’s adult-service hospitals in Louisville as high performing in hip replacement and knee replacement.
• Same-day appointments often are available.
• Norton Healthcare is the first health system in the nation to be recognized as an Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence by DNV.
• Our hip replacement specialists are pioneers in minimally invasive surgeries focused on minimizing pain and recovery time.
• Robot-assisted surgical techniques improve precision for a more natural-feeling knee replacement to get you moving again.
• Educational programs help patients prepare for joint replacement surgery and recovery.
• Your free MyNortonChart account allows you to communicate with your provider, manage appointments, refill prescriptions and more from a mobile device or computer.

Meet Our Specialists

Samuel D Carter, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery

Joshua J Christensen, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Cyna Khalily, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Ryan J Krupp, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Chad E Smith, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery