Who are the Orthopaedic Surgeons at the arm clinic?

Meet our team of consultant orthopaedic surgeons. Please click on their name for more details about them. To provide the highest level of care to our patients. To educate and partner our patients in making decisions at every stage. To ensure that our clinical practice is of the highest integrity and evidence based.

Is there any way to control pain after shoulder surgery?

Some degree of discomfort is common after any surgical procedure. We will do our utmost to ensure you have as little discomfort as possible. Your surgeon and anaesthetist will discuss their preferred method of pain control with you prior to the surgery. The following pain control methods are all commonly used in our practice:

What are the different types of shoulder replacement?

A typical shoulder replacement will replace the ball and socket joint with an artificial ball made of metal and a socket made of plastic. In cases where only the top part of the arm bone (humerus) is broken or the socket of the arthritic shoulder is still intact, a partial replacement, known as hemiarthroplasty, may suffice.

How is arthroscopic surgery used to treat shoulder impingement?

The arthroscopic procedure used to correct impingement is known as a subacromial decompression. The aim of the surgery is to increase the space between the rotator cuff and the top of the shoulder (known as the acromion). When performing subacromial decompression, your surgeon may remove the bursa alone or some of the undersurfaces of the acromion.

When do you need surgery for a shoulder injury?

The flexibility needed in this ball-and-socket joint places your shoulder at high risk of injury and instability. The first step in repairing an injured shoulder is usually rehabilitative measures, such as physical therapy. This treatment might be successful, or it may just prove that the injury is too severe and surgery is needed.

Can a paramedic work in a general practice?

The methods available to employ a paramedic into general practice (table 1) differ depending on whether you want to hire a permanent member of practice staff. General practice paramedic roles can be advertised on NHS Jobs in the same way as other health professional roles such as practice nurse.

Which is the best hospital for shoulder, elbow and hand surgery?

Mercy Medical Center has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, placing it among the top shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand hospitals. The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center is part of The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy Medical Center.