Common shoulder problems

A common, severely painful condition that can interrupt peoples lives and ability to sleep. The key is accurate diagnosis and access to treatment.  More common after Covid, for reasons we don't fully understand.  We can offer rapid pain relief for this horrible condition.

Shoulder arthritis is a condition that affects the joints in the shoulder and causes pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, injury, and overuse. Treatment options for shoulder arthritis include physical therapy, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery.

Tendon tears can be due to wear and tear, or an acute injury.  When they are associated with pain or loss of function then you should consider if surgical, or non-surgical treatments are best for you.  Armed with all the scientific evidence, and experience, we can make a decision for your individual circumstance. 

Probably the most common form of shoulder pain we see, variably called: Bursitis, impingement, subacromial pain syndrome.  This painful condition usually responds well to non-operative treatments, once other conditions have been excluded.

Dislocations of the main shoulder joint most commonly occur when the arm and hand is forced beyond its normal range, usually up above the head with the elbow out to the side.  This is a relatively common injury for Rugby players and those involved in winter sports, but can affect anyone.  The diagnosis is usually confirmed using an MRI scan and then a decision can be made about whether surgical intervention is needed, or not. 

These injuries usually occur when people fall and come to a sudden stop (eg: off a bike, or ladder).  The injury is graded from 1 (sprain) to 5 (complete dislocation and ligament tears).  All grades are painful, and the correct diagnosis can mean the right treatment can be initiated to get you back to activity as soon as possible.

Broken bones dont always heal the way we'd hope.  If you are concerned about your bone healing, we can help

Sometimes the solution to the problem (the fracture) become a source of problems themselves.  Once the metalwork has done its job, it is usually safe to remove.  Come and speak to us if your metalwork is irritating you.

These common injuries need a personalised management plan to decide if surgery is in your best interests