Shoulder & Elbow

Shoulder & Elbow

The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It comprises: the humerus (upper arm bone) which fits loosely into the scapula (shoulder blade) using a ball and socket joint; the acromion, which projects off the scapula; the clavicle (collarbone) which meets the acromion in the acromioclavicular joint and the coracoid process which projects from the scapula.
The rotator cuff is the name given to the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder, providing support and movement. The tendons are protected by the bursa which is a sac of fluid. The ball-like head of the humerus fits into a cuff of cartilage called the labrum.
The elbow is a hinged joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) and the bones of the forearm (ulna and radius). Cartilage cushions the joint and allows the bones to slide smoothly against one another.
The medial collateral ligament on the inside of the elbow and the lateral collateral ligament on the outside of the elbow hold the bones together and provide stability. The annular ligament holds the head of the radius against the ulna.

Shoulder & Elbow Treatments

  • ACJ reconstruction
  • Capsular release for frozen shoulder
  • Comprehensive arthroscopic management (CAM)
  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder decompression surgery
  • Shoulder replacement surgery
  • Shoulder stabilisation
  • Ulnar nerve decompression

Shoulder & Elbow Conditions

  • ACJ injuries / dislocations
  • Biceps injuries
  • Clavicle fracture
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Pectoralis major rupture
  • Rotator cuff injuries/tears
  • Shoulder or elbow arthritis/osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder and elbow fractures
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Shoulder instability and dislocation
  • Shoulder and elbow sports injuries and trauma
  • Tennis / golfer’s elbow
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