After shoulder surgery, the repaired tendon heals in three distinct, overlapping phases. Understanding these can help you make sense of your recovery timeline and why your surgeon and physiotherapist set the restrictions they do. Phase 1: Inflammatory Phase This phase occurs during roughly the first week after surgery. A small amount of bleeding at the […]
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Recovering From Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Guidance From Your Sydney Orthopaedic Surgeon
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is a common way to treat a range of shoulder problems, but how you look after yourself in the weeks afterwards plays a real role in how your recovery goes. Not following your post-operative instructions can increase the risk of re-injuring the repair or ending up stiffer than you need to be. […]
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Open vs Arthroscopic Surgery Explained
If you have a torn rotator cuff and surgery has been recommended, it helps to understand the different surgical approaches available and how they compare. Open Repair vs Arthroscopic Repair Traditionally, rotator cuff tears were repaired using an “open” technique, which involves a larger incision and detaching part of the deltoid muscle to give the […]
Rotator Cuff Tears After 40: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment in Sydney
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common shoulder problems seen in people over the age of 40, particularly those whose work or sport involves repetitive overhead arm movements, such as painting, swimming, tennis, or manual trades. As we age, the tendons of the rotator cuff naturally lose some of their strength and elasticity. […]
Stiff or Painful Shoulder? Discuss Frozen Shoulder with a Shoulder Specialist in Sydney/Wollongong
If you have significant pain or stiffness in your shoulder but can’t recall a specific injury that caused it, it may be worth having it assessed for frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis). What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition where the shoulder joint capsule becomes thickened and tight, causing progressive stiffness […]
Give Your Body Time to Heal After Rotator Cuff Surgery
If you have a torn rotator cuff, it’s important not to ignore it. Leaving a tear unassessed for too long can allow the affected muscle to weaken and degenerate, which becomes harder to address the longer it continues – so it’s worth seeing an orthopaedic surgeon for an assessment rather than waiting. Once you’ve had […]
Shoulder Surgery in Sydney: Dr Mark Haber’s Experience and Approach
There are a number of orthopaedic surgeons in Sydney who treat shoulder conditions, and it’s worth understanding a surgeon’s background and experience before deciding who to see for an assessment. Dr Mark Haber is an orthopaedic surgeon (FRACS) with a special interest in shoulder surgery. Since 2000, he has performed more than 1,800 shoulder arthroscopies […]
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Care in Sydney at Southern Orthopaedics
Choosing an orthopaedic surgeon for shoulder or rotator cuff pain is an important decision, and it helps to know a little about a surgeon’s experience and approach to care before your first appointment. At Southern Orthopaedics, Dr Mark Haber is an orthopaedic surgeon (FRACS) with a special interest in shoulder surgery. Since 2000, he has […]
Experienced Shoulder Surgery Care in Sydney with Dr Mark Haber
Finding an orthopaedic surgeon with genuine, hands-on experience in shoulder surgery matters when you’re dealing with ongoing shoulder pain or an injury that’s affecting your day-to-day life. Dr Mark Haber is an orthopaedic surgeon (FRACS) with a special interest in shoulder surgery. Since 2000, he has performed more than 1,800 shoulder arthroscopies. Over the course […]
Dr Mark Haber: Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Special Interest in Shoulder Surgery, Sydney
Dr Mark Haber is a Sydney-based orthopaedic surgeon holding Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Orthopaedic Surgery (FRACS). His clinical focus is on shoulder conditions, with a particular interest in rotator cuff disorders, shoulder instability, and shoulder joint replacement. Qualifications and approach As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, […]
