Shoulder

AC Joint Osteoarthritis Book A Consultation AC joint arthritis is a common condition leading to pain in the shoulder. It is usually localised to the outer end (lateral) aspect of the collar bone (clavicle) at the site where it...

Acromio-Clavicular (AC) Joint Injuries Book A Consultation There are two main types of injuries affecting the AC joint: acute and chronic. Acute AC Injuries Acute AC joint injuries are very common injuries to the shoulder....

Clavicle Fractures Book A Consultation What type of clavicle fractures are there and how are they treated? Clavicle fractures (collar bone fractures) occur after direct trauma is transmitted through the upper limb. This...

Fractured & Broken Shoulders Book A Consultation Fractured shoulders are unique. Because of the complexity of the joint being surrounded by muscles/ tendons, in the past they have had an uncertain prognosis, with the general...

Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Book A Consultation What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition of unknown cause which leads to pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It is generally self-limiting and in...

Labral Tears and Cysts Book Your Consultation What is the labrum? The labrum is a tissue that encircles the socket of the shoulder (glenoid). It extends the size of the socket to match it to the humeral head (ball of the...

Rotator Cuff Injuries Book A Consultation The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons which encircle the shoulder and provide stability. They also provide fine motor movements, they support the shoulder for any motion of the...

Shoulder Dislocations Book A Consultation Unstable shoulders are common events brought to the limelight by sporting injuries, particularly Australian Rules Football. What is the actual pathology of the condition and how...