Non-Surgical Relief For Shoulder Pain In Winter Park, FL

The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in your body. But this mobility comes at a price. The body’s constant struggle to keep the joint stable can cause problems when there’s an injury or degenerative disease.

Most patients considering surgery for a shoulder injury, degenerative condition, or osteoarthritis are looking for pain relief. However, research shows that shoulder surgery isn’t all that effective for many patients.1 While your shoulder MRI could indicate a tear or degeneration, it may not be the cause of pain.2

Regenexx Alternative to Shoulder Surgery

Various types of shoulder injuries may benefit from Regenexx procedures. However, the injuries most often seen by Regenexx physicians are:

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Doctors

Gregory Zakas, DO, is a non-surgical orthopedic physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics in Winter Park, FL. Dr. Zakas brings over a decade of experience in non-surgical musculoskeletal care, with a focus on joint and spine conditions, sports injuries, and trauma related to motor vehicle accidents. He offers procedures using Regenexx injectates: precise, image-guided orthobiologic injections that use healing agents from the patient’s own body to support the body’s natural repair processes.

Dr. Zakas has extensive experience with fluoroscopically guided procedures and non-operative treatment plans and is committed to helping patients reduce pain and improve function without surgery.

Dr. Zakas is originally from the Boston area and has practiced in multiple regions across the U.S., including Arizona and now in Florida. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and writing, and looks forward to exploring the Winter Park area.

Education and Credentials

  • Fellowship-trained in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
  • Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Madison, WI
  • Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University
  • Undergraduate training completed in the suburbs of Boston, MA
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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Areas Treated

Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

*This provider is NOT authorized by Regenexx to treat the C0-C1 or C1-C2 levels of the neck or CCI (craniocervical instability).

Woman in telemedicine consult with physician to see if she's a candidate for Regenexx for knee osteoarthritis.

In many cases the answer is yes. Regenexx has alternatives to shoulder surgery that help your body use its healing abilities to treat pain and promote a more speedy recovery.

Am I a candidate?

Regenexx procedures are non-surgical alternatives that use precise image-guided injections of your body’s own natural healing agents to treat shoulder injuries. These procedures utilize either platelet-rich plasma or your own bone marrow concentrate (contains stem cells) to help you avoid shoulder surgery. Once you’ve been evaluated, your physician will customize a treatment plan based on your specific needs.

Take a look at the outcomes of two of our patients who chose to have a Regenexx procedure instead of surgery.

Scroll the arrow to the right to see the MRI of the rotator cuff before the treatment and to the left to see the outcome. The BEFORE shows a torn rotator cuff. The arrow points at a gap where the tendon should be. Once treated, the area will look like a dark band going diagonally, as seen on the AFTER.

Patient 1 MRI

Patient 2 MRI

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