Orthopedic surgery built around how you move.
Dr. Samuel Howard is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow, as well as total and reverse shoulder replacements. He offers expert surgical and non-surgical care for patients across Metro Detroit.
A focused practice.
A deeper bench.
Dr. Samuel Howard is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. Serving patients across Metro Detroit and Macomb County.
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Shoulder
- Rotator cuff tears and repair
- Shoulder instability and dislocation surgery
- SLAP and labral repairs
- Biceps tenodesis
- Frozen shoulder
- Total and reverse shoulder replacement
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Knee
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair and meniscectomy
- MPFL reconstruction
- Cartilage restoration
- Patellar tendinitis
- Patella dislocations
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Elbow
- Elbow instability
- Arthroscopic elbow procedures
- Elbow dislocations
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Sports injuries
- Joint sprains and strains
- Acute sports injuries
- Return-to-sport care
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Non-surgical care
- Achilles tendinitis
- Trochanteric bursitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Patellar tendinitis
- Fractures and joint sprains
Serving patients across Metro Detroit.
Dr. Howard sees patients at Macomb Orthopedics in Clinton Township, Michigan — convenient to communities throughout Macomb County and the greater Detroit area.
- Clinton Township
- Macomb County
- Metro Detroit
- Sterling Heights
- Shelby Township
- Troy
Contact the Clinton Township office to schedule a consultation.
In their words.
Great guy! Very in depth as his treatment plan and recovery goes. Gave me and explained to me pictures of my shoulder surgery. Explained what he did in every picture. Seems to take pride in his work. Wants you whole again.
Dr Samuel Howard repaired my torn rotator cuff and bicep. Great experience from start to finish! He explained my injury & the proposed procedure to me as well as what to expect during recovery. My surgery went as planned & was followed through with excellent post-operative care.
I took my daughter two different times to see Dr. Sam. He's absolutely amazing at what he does and great with kids. He's very professional and knowledgeable. I wouldn't ever go anywhere else.
One of the best experiences I've had with a physician! Dr. Howard took his time to explain everything to me, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made me feel comfortable. I couldn't be happier with my results!
Sam operated on my 9 year old daughters elbow. He was very kind and compassionate and made myself and her feel comfortable and brave enough to go undergo surgery. Afterwards he followed up and really took care and attention to make sure her elbow was operating properly. He is very skilled and you can tell takes pride in what he does. Some doctors and facilities can feel so sterile but Dr. Sam really made us feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire process. Thank you!
From phone call to recovery plan.
A straightforward path, designed to respect your time and your training.
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Call
Reach the front desk directly. Most callers reach a real person inside thirty seconds. We'll gather basics, insurance, and the injury or concern bringing you in.
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Consultation
Dr. Howard performs the exam himself — no resident hand-offs. You'll review imaging together, discuss conservative options first, and leave with a clear understanding of what's happening.
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Treatment plan
Whether it's rehab, an injection, or surgery, you'll get a written plan with milestones, timelines, and a direct line to the team for questions along the way.
Questions, answered.
Ready to get back in the game?
New patients are typically seen within the week. Call the office — we'll handle the rest.
Quarterly recovery and prevention insights.
Four short emails a year. Written by Dr. Howard. No marketing — just the protocols and research we use ourselves.