Choosing the Right Shoulder Surgeon for a Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear: A Patient’s Guide to Choosing the Right Treatment A rotator cuff tear is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and weakness. However, because these injuries can vary greatly in severity, not every tear requires surgery. The right treatment approach depends on many personal factors, including the type of tear, […]
Shoulder Labral Tears FAQs: Common Questions Answered
1. What is a labral tear in the shoulder? A labral tear involves damage to the soft tissue cartilage that lines the rim of the shoulder socket, known as the ‘glenoid’. The labrum plays a critical role in the function of the shoulder, helping to stabilise the shoulder joint, provide cushioning between the upper arm […]
Latarjet Procedure FAQs: Common Questions Answered
If you’re someone who is living with chronic shoulder instability you know how disruptive it can be to your life. Even after serious attempts at rest and rehab, you’re still experiencing ongoing pain and that unsettling feeling that your shoulder could ‘pop out’ during the most basic tasks. If conservative treatments haven’t worked, your surgeon […]
Shoulder Pain at Night: A Patient’s Guide to Management and Relief
Experiencing shoulder pain at night can be a sign of a number of different shoulder conditions ranging from mild through to severe. Not only is dealing with shoulder pain at night uncomfortable, it can also rob you of sleep, which has negative flow on effects to your overall health and wellbeing. This guide is designed […]
Shoulder Dislocations and Labral Tears: A Patient’s Guide to Causes and Management
Unlike other shoulder injuries that occur due to age-related wear and tear, shoulder dislocations are most common in young people. While most people go through their life without ever experiencing a shoulder dislocation, others will endure repeat dislocations over many years. In fact, once a person experiences their first shoulder dislocation, the chances of it […]
Deltoid Muscle Pain: A Patient’s Guide to Causes and Relief
The deltoid muscle is a large triangular muscle located on the outside of the shoulder. It consists of three parts: the anterior deltoid, the lateral deltoid, and the posterior deltoid. It is responsible for key shoulder movements, including lifting the arm, rotating the shoulder, and moving the arm forward and backward. Due to its importance […]
Shoulder and Upper Arm Pain: A Patient’s Guide to Causes and Relief
Experiencing pain in your shoulder and upper arm is both uncomfortable and frustrating. Those that have experienced persistent pain know that it can disrupt your everyday life, getting in the way of work, rest, and the activities that you enjoy most. It can be especially challenging when the cause the pain is unknown. The aim […]
