Medical articles of Shoulder dislocation

18/12/2024
Mr Arvind Mohan
Orthopaedic surgeon – Shoulder, elbow, hand & wrist surgeon
Sports-related shoulder dislocations: Causes, risks and effective treatments
Shoulder dislocations are a common injury in sports, particularly in activities that involve high-impact collisions, falls, or overhead motions. Athletes participating in rugby, football, swimming or weightlifting are at increased risk due to the significant strain placed on the shoulder joint.
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12/12/2024
Mr Eyiyemi (Yemi) Pearse
Consultant orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon
A guide to shoulder injuries from skiing
‘Tis the snowiest time of the year. You may be considering taking the family to have fun in a winter wonderland, but be sure to keep in mind the dangerous possible accidents that oft happen to skiers when they quite literally hit the slopes. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon describes the kinds of shoulder injuries that may occur while skiing – and how to avoid them.
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14/10/2024
Mr Eyiyemi (Yemi) Pearse
Consultant orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon
Preventing shoulder injuries in adolescent rugby players
As young athletes grow and develop, their bodies undergo changes that can make them more susceptible to shoulder injuries, especially during high-impact sports like rugby. Understanding these injuries, their treatment options, and prevention strategies is thus crucial for ensuring the health and long-term performance of young athletes. Here, Mr Eyiyemi (Yemi) Pearse, renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon, provides an expert insight.
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11/07/2024
Mr Andrew Chambler
Specialist Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder dislocations in contact sports and how they affect younger athletes
Shoulder dislocations are a common injury among younger athletes who participate in contact sports. Understanding the causes, implications, and management of shoulder dislocations is crucial for athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers to ensure effective treatment and prevention strategies. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Chambler provides a detailed insight to this, in this informative article.
23/08/2023
Mr Simon Moyes
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Rock climbing injuries: Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment at an arm’s reach
In this detailed guide on preventing, diagnosing, and treating rock climbing injuries, renowned consultant orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon Mr Simon Moyes provides expert insights. The leading specialist covers common rock climbing injuries and the movements that can strain climbers' bodies.
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21/07/2021
Professor Mohamed Imam
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Causes of shoulder pain and the Big Four
There are multiple joints and bones in the shoulder that connect with tendons and muscles to provide a wide range of motion in the arm. The tendons that keep the arm bone in the shoulder socket are called the rotator cuff, and this is where the range of motion comes from. However, problems may arise from such mobility. These problems may be temporary or continue and eventually require medical diagnosis and treatment. Professor Mohamad Imam, an exceptionally skilled orthopaedic surgeon specialising in upper limbs, talks about shoulder pain and ‘The Big Four’.
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25/11/2020
Mr Amer Khan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder injuries in rugby: treatment to get you playing again
The shoulder is one of the most commonly injured joints in rugby. Learn about the common causes of shoulder injuries in the sport, find out if surgery is always necessary and discover the types of treatment available to get you playing again.
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29/01/2019
Mr Ioannis Polyzois
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Skiing injuries to the shoulder: snow laughing matter!
Shoulder injuries are a common occurrence among skiers and snowboarders. We asked experienced orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ioannis Polyzois how these injuries happen, how they can be treated, and what steps you can take to avoid skiing injuries.
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21/11/2018
Mr Steven Corbett
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dislocated shoulder: The 5 facts you need to know
Dislocating a joint is a very painful experience, especially in a joint as large and important as the shoulder. This injury often requires a trip to A&E and may need physiotherapy. Skilled orthopaedic surgeon Mr Steven Corbett is here with all the facts you need to know about a dislocated shoulder.
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12/11/2018
Mr Mark Falworth
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Putting your shoulder back in its place
Our shoulders are incredibly mobile and can carry out a remarkable range of movements – but this mobility also makes them inherently unstable. Leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr Mark Falworth explains why shoulder dislocation occurs, how it is diagnosed and what treatments are available.
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