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…
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…
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…
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…
