Few sports can compare with the speed and exhilaration of skiing. But the very things that make it so enjoyable also make skiing a risky sport. High-speed collisions and falls are common and these can cause injuries, some of which have a long recovery time. In this article, we look at some of the elbow…
There are three bones that make up your shoulder – the shoulder blade, collarbone and upper arm bone (humerus). Falling onto an outstretched arm is a common cause of proximal humerus fractures, which are fractures of the humerus close to the shoulder joint. A humerus shaft fracture occurs lower down your arm in the mid portion of the upper…
A ganglion is a harmless, fluid-filled cyst. The majority (80%) occur in the wrist, although they can also develop at the base of the finger or on the finger itself where they may appear as a pea-sized swelling. They typically develop between the ages of 20 and 40 and are three times more likely to…
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…
Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition. This is where the body’s immune system starts to attack the healthy tissues, causing pain, inflammation and deformity. The reasons why people develop rheumatoid arthritis are unclear and, sadly, there is no cure. However early treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may help with remission of symptoms, according to…
Tennis elbow is a painful condition that affects the outer side of the elbow joint. It is also referred to as lateral epicondylitis. The condition is the result of repetitive stress to your elbow and forearm. Although tennis can be a cause, tennis elbow can develop from any kind of repetitive movement that overuses the…
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 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…
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…
As the most mobile joint in the body, able to move freely in many different directions, the shoulder is particularly prone to dislocation.
