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Do I Really Have Tennis Elbow, Or Is It…?

Elbow, Sports InjuriesBy Thames Shoulder Elbow16th May 2022

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the bony bump on the outside of your elbow where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bone. You may also experience pain and weakness in your wrist and forearm, particularly when performing movements like gripping, shaking hands or turning a doorknob.

Man holding shoulder in pain

My Doctor Says I Have Shoulder Impingement, What Does That Mean?

ShoulderBy Thames Shoulder Elbow15th February 2022

If you have been diagnosed with shoulder impingement you are probably experiencing a range of debilitating symptoms including pain moving from your shoulder down as far as your wrist when you lift your arm or reach in front of you, difficulties sleeping due to pain or achiness in the affected areas, problems reaching behind your back and…

Man holding shoulder in pain

Shoulder Osteoarthritis: What are my Treatment Options?

ShoulderBy Thames Shoulder Elbow20th January 2022

If you have been diagnosed with shoulder osteoarthritis, your orthopaedic surgeon will set out the treatment options that are available to you. These will depend on a range of factors, including the severity of your condition, your general state of health and your age. As a general rule, the least invasive treatments will always be…

Woman with shoulder arthritis

Shoulder Arthritis: Can It be Treated?

Arthritis, ShoulderBy Thames Shoulder Elbow28th November 2021

Shoulder arthritis of the main ball and socket joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, results in pain and stiffness in the shoulder. This pain is provoked by a loss of cartilage which normally allows the bones to move smoothly over one another and prevents rubbing.

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Diagnosing and Treating a Dislocated Shoulder

ShoulderBy Thames Shoulder Elbow14th November 2021

As the most mobile joint in the body, able to move freely in many different directions, the shoulder is particularly prone to dislocation.

Woman at desk holding shoulder in pain

Frozen Shoulder: Frequently Asked Questions

ShoulderBy Thames Shoulder Elbow31st October 2021

The exact causes of frozen shoulder are not fully understood although certain factors appear to increase your risk of developing the condition. Also called adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is characterised by pain and stiffness in the shoulder that worsens over time. It is due to the capsule around your shoulder joint (the connective tissues surrounding…

Golf player holding elbow in pain

How to Recognise Golfer’s Elbow

Elbow, Sports InjuriesBy Thames Shoulder Elbow14th October 2021

If you are experiencing pain centring on the bony bump on the inside of your elbow, you may have a condition called golfer’s elbow. Sometimes the pain also spreads into the forearm. Although golfer’s elbow is less well-known and less common than tennis elbow, both are forms of tendinopathy and can be debilitating.

Tennis player holding elbow in pain

Tennis Elbow: How to Tell If You’ve Got It

Elbow, Sports InjuriesBy Thames Shoulder Elbow30th September 2021

Tennis elbow – also called lateral epicondylitis – affects the tendons in your elbow. It is a painful condition that can develop when the tendons become overworked, often due to making repetitive arm and wrist movements. Tennis elbow is one of the most common causes of persistent elbow pain, affecting around 1-3% of the population.…

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AC Joint Injuries

Collarbone, Shoulder, Sports InjuriesBy Thames Shoulder Elbow14th September 2021

The AC joint is located at the top of your shoulder where the collarbone and shoulder blade meet. It is vulnerable to injury during certain types of high impact sports or as the result of a heavy fall into the shoulder. The AC joint may also develop overuse injuries and over time this may lead…

Man holding shoulder in pain

Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis

Arthritis, Collarbone, ShoulderBy Thames Shoulder Elbow28th August 2021

Your acromioclavicular (AC) joint is at the top of your shoulder where your collarbone and acromion part of the shoulder blade meet. If you have AC joint arthritis, the top of your shoulder might feel painful and you may have problems reaching your arm across your body. There are different types of AC joint arthritis…

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