Moderate to severe shoulder pain can significantly affect your quality of life. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that has a wider range of motion than any other joint in your body. It is strengthened and stabilised by a group of eight muscles, with tendons attaching these to the bones. The most important…
Upper limb injuries are common among rugby players and two thirds of these affect the shoulder. Most are the result of a misjudged tackle or direct impact. So, is there anything you can do to reduce your risk of shoulder injury from playing rugby? Good technique and game sense As with any sport, it’s important…
The radial head is the bumpy bit at the top of the radius bone where it meets the elbow. Your radius is one of the bones of your forearm, used to move your wrist and arm. Around a fifth of all acute elbow injuries are radial head fractures; it is one of the most common…
If you have been diagnosed with tennis elbow, the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) has released a helpful video with information and exercises to help you manage your condition more effectively and support your recovery. Developed by BESS physiotherapists, it includes simple-to-follow exercises that you can do at home to relieve the pain of…
Orthobiologics belong to a relatively new branch of medicine called Regenerative Medicine. They are therapies developed from natural (biologic) substances, including cells and tissues, nucleic acids, proteins and sugars. Orthobiologics are promoted as a way to relieve pain and promote healing, either after an injury or post-surgery. However, while the concept is a good one…
Glenohumeral arthritis – also called shoulder arthritis or shoulder osteoarthritis – is a degenerative condition that causes worsening pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. What causes glenohumeral osteoarthritis? The condition is linked to ageing, as wear and tear of the shoulder joint over time can cause the cartilage lining the joint to become thin…
If you have severe arthritis is both of your shoulders, you may be offered double shoulder replacement surgery – also called bilateral shoulder replacement. The procedure involves removing both of the damaged shoulder joints and replacing them with artificial implants. Normally, surgery takes place a few months apart to allow use other hand whilst the operated…
It’s been a long wet winter and sports-lovers amongst us can’t wait to get outside and enjoy our favourite sports over the summer months. There’s no doubt that sport is good for our physical and mental health but, sadly, there is also a risk of injury, particularly at the start of the season when we…
Your humerus is the only bone in your upper arm. A humeral shaft fracture is a break to middle portion of your upper arm bone. You may also break it at the top where it meets your shoulder (a proximal humerus fracture) or at the bottom where it meets your elbow (a distal humerus fracture).
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…
