Common shoulder problems
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Arthritis
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
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Arthritis
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.
Rotator cuff tears
Shoulder Arthritis
Impingement / bursitis
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.
Impingement / bursitis
Impingement / bursitis
Impingement / bursitis
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.
Shoulder dislocations
Impingement / bursitis
Shoulder dislocations
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.
AC Joint Dislocations
Impingement / bursitis
Shoulder dislocations
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.
Non-union of fractures
Non-union of fractures
Non-union of fractures
Broken bones dont always heal the way we'd hope. If you are concerned about your bone healing, we can help
Irritating metalwork
Non-union of fractures
Non-union of fractures
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.
Clavicle fractures
Non-union of fractures
Clavicle fractures
These common injuries need a personalised management plan to decide if surgery is in your best interests