North Shore Shoulder, founded by Dr Robert E. McLAughlin II is a private practice that specializes in providing world class orthopedic shoulder care. The shoulder center is dedicated to offering high-quality care to patients in a comfortable and welcoming environment that provides support, patient diagnosis and treatment for all types of shoulder disorders including:Rotator CuffImpingementArthritisLabral and Biceps PathologyFrozen Shoulder Shoulder InstabilityDr. McLaughlin is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who has trained under the direction of world renowned shoulder surgeons Dr. Felix "Buddy" Savoie and Dr. Larry Field. Dr. McLaughlin is a specialist in rotator cuff repair and revision labral repair, while also existing as one of the only surgeons in the North East who arthroscopically performs revision rotator cuff repairs with tissue augmentation. Having a shoulder specialist evaluate your shoulder problem means, according to Dr. McLaughlin, "You're more likely to achieve the most expeditious path to recovery." His office is known for its on-time service and in-house ultrasound capabilities for the diagnosis of rotator cuff and biceps pathology.He invented a knotless anchor system for rotator cuff and labral repairs. The Knotilus implant system has received FDA approval and was brought to the market by Stryker,® one of the world's leading medical technology companies. Dr. McLaughlin regularly draws international audiences of surgeons to his instructional courses and to observe his cutting-edge surgical procedures. He has also been selected by the Arthroscopy Association of North America to teach surgeons in the United States. "Shoulders are all I do," reminds Dr. McLaughlin. "I created North Shore Shoulderto provide world-class shoulder care in punctual, personal, and convenient locations."