Dr. Joseph Wilson
Orthopedic Surgery
Raleigh, NC
14 years experience male
Locations
Triangle Orthopaedics
Raleigh, NC
About
Bio
Shoulder Specialist
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Surgery
Licenses
United States: North Carolina
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
67 Answers
2 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Snapping and cracking and popping in the Shoulder is not an uncommon thing with active people. If this causes repetitive pain or discomfort go see a O... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
TMJ PROBLEMS: This is probably from your temporal mandibular joint also known as your TMJ. It can become inflamed and irritated and cause a snapping or popping soun... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Tens: A tens unit can be great after a shoulder injury especially an AC SEPARATION. Take care, WilsonShoulder.com
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation, SLAPS tears, Rotator Cuff tears, and shoulder dislocations. If you are having pain make an appoi... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Pec Tendon Tear: The main concern from your story is a pec tendon rupture which needs to be confirmed by a physical exam and MRI. An orthopaedic surgeon will be able t... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Inflammation in the shoulder can cause pain and discomfort with various movements. Sometimes a pinched nerve in your neck can cause referred pain to t... Read More
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: An AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a short perio... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
LLumbar Stenosis: Either an Orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in spine or a neurosurgeon can help you with lumbar stenosis. Many times conservative treatme... Read More
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Ankle sprain: The decision to keep it wrapped or unwrapped at night is based on what is most comfortable while you sleep. Some people prefer support if they move ar... Read More
3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Popping in knee : It is a common occurrence for people to feel and hear snapping and popping in the knee. After ACL surgery your quadricep tendon becomes very weak and ... Read More
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation, SLAPS tears, Rotator Cuff tears, and shoulder dislocations. If you are having pain make an appoi... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Acid Reflux: Make an appointment to see your primary care doctor so they can properly examine you and do a workup and treat the reflux if this is the only issue. ... Read More
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation, SLAPS tears, Rotator Cuff tears, and shoulder dislocations. If you are having pain make an appoi... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Popping Shoulder: Painless popping in the Shoulder is not an uncommon thing with active people. If this causes repetitive pain or discomfort go see a Orthopaedic Should... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation, SLAPS tears, Rotator Cuff tears, and shoulder dislocations. If you are having pain make an appoi... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Total Shoulder: The website Liftmyarm.com has great information on total shoulders. My website WilsonShoulder.com also has a procedure tab detailing this procedure. H... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation, SLAPS tears, Rotator Cuff tears, and shoulder dislocations. If you are having pain make an appoi... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Popping Shoulder: Painless popping in the Shoulder is not an uncommon thing with active people. If this causes repetitive pain or discomfort go see a Orthopaedic Should... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Groin pain : Groin pain can be referred pain from your hip joint. Some possible causes of this can be early arthritis of the hip or possibly a torn labrum.l of the... Read More
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation, SLAPS tears, Rotator Cuff tears, and shoulder dislocations. These can occur with a fall. If you ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
TMJ PROBLEMS: This is probably from your temporal mandibular joint also known as your TMJ. It can become inflamed and irritated and cause a snapping or popping soun... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
TMJ PROBLEMS: This is probably from your temporal mandibular joint also known as your TMJ. It can become inflamed and irritated and cause a snapping or popping soun... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
TMJ PROBLEMS: This is probably from your temporal mandibular joint also known as your TMJ. It can become inflamed and irritated and cause a snapping or popping soun... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
TMJ PROBLEMS: This is probably from your temporal mandibular joint also known as your TMJ. It can become inflamed and irritated and cause a snapping or popping soun... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, ... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Shoulder Pain: Most common causes of shoulder pain are inflammation, SLAPS tears, Rotator Cuff tears, and shoulder dislocations. If you are having pain make an appoi... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
AC SEPARATION: Typically an AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a s... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Rotator cuff: Rotator Cuff tears can occur traumatically or sometimes be degenerative depending on the age of the patient. Smaller partial thickness tears can somet... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Wilsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Cracking Shoulder: Painless snapping and cracking and popping in the Shoulder is not an uncommon thing with active people. If this causes repetitive pain or discomfort g... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Wilson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wilson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you for prompt helpful answer I will take your advice
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Education & Training
Residency
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Residency
National Naval Medical Center
Awards
Commpassionate Doctor Award, Vitals.com
Top Doctor Award Vitals
Top Doctor Region Vitals.com
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Annecy International Shoulder Fellowship
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