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…
The elbow joint is supported and stabilised by two major ligaments – the medial, or medial ulnar, collateral ligament which is located on the inside of the elbow and joins the ulna (one of the two lower arm bones) to the humerus (upper arm bone); and the lateral, collateral ligament which is located on the outside…
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…
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…
A dislocated elbow is a very painful injury that can stop you being able to use your elbow. It is one of the most common dislocation injuries, caused by the three bones in your elbow joint – the upper arm bone or humerus, the long bone in the forearm or ulna and the short bone…
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…
The rotator cuff tendons cover the head of the humerus (upper arm bone), attaching it to the shoulder blade and enabling you to raise and rotate your arm. The rotator cuff keeps your arm within your shoulder socket and has a lubricating sac, called a bursa, which allows it to slide smoothly as you move…
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…
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…
