If you are reading this article, it could be that you have undergone surgery on your shoulder, but the results are not what you or your orthopaedic surgeon expected. Here we outline how to identify if your shoulder surgery has failed and what can be done about it. Reasons for undergoing shoulder surgery There are…
Keyhole surgery – referred to as shoulder arthroscopy – is an effective way to diagnose and treat problems within your shoulder joint. Unfortunately there is no cure for arthritis, which is a degenerative condition that worsens over time, however there are treatments that can potentially slow the deterioration of the affected joint and relieve the symptoms. One of…
A proximal humerus fracture is a type of broken shoulder. The anatomy of your shoulder comprises the humerus (upper arm bone), scapula (shoulder blade) and clavicle (collarbone). The humeral head at the top of the humerus is the ball part of your shoulder joint, which rests inside the shoulder socket. A proximal fracture is a…
If you are scheduled to undergo surgery in 2022, we recommend taking proactive measures now to optimise your health before your procedure. We call this process ‘prehabilitation’ and while it may be less familiar than rehabilitation (which is the recovery process after surgery), it is no less important.
As the most mobile joint in the body, able to move freely in many different directions, the shoulder is particularly prone to dislocation.
Calcific tendonitis is a build-up of calcium deposits in a tendon. It can occur anywhere in the body but the condition commonly develops in the rotator cuff, which is the group of tendons that connect important shoulder muscles from your shoulder blade to your upper arm. When there is a build-up of calcium in this…
If you are scheduled to undergo shoulder or elbow surgery, one of the things we recommend is to find out as much as you can about the procedure you’re having so you feel well-informed, which can help to alleviate anxiety and avoid stress. You may be wondering what type of anaesthetic you will be given…
If you are due to undergo orthopaedic surgery on your shoulder or elbow, your surgeon may suggest an arthroscopic procedure. But what is arthroscopy and how will you benefit as a patient? Here are some of the things you need to know…
