Ongoing or chronic shoulder pain can make everyday movement and activity difficult. If you’ve been living with shoulder pain, it’s worth having it properly assessed so you understand what’s causing it and what your options are. Our Approach At Southern Orthopaedics, our orthopaedic surgeons assess and treat a range of shoulder conditions, including rotator cuff […]
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A Lot Depends on Your Clavicle: How Orthopaedic Surgeons Treat Collarbone Fractures
Your clavicle, or collarbone, does more work than most people realise. It connects your arm to the rest of your skeleton and plays a role in almost every shoulder and arm movement, so a fracture here can have a noticeable effect on day-to-day function while it heals. Clavicle fractures are common, particularly after a fall […]
Sydney Orthopaedic Surgeons Can Help Manage Arthritis Pain
Arthritis develops when the protective cartilage that cushions your joints gradually wears down, allowing bone to rub against bone. This is what causes the pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with osteoarthritis, one of the most common chronic joint conditions. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint but is particularly common in the hips, knees, and shoulders. It […]
How Much Training Does an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Sydney Undergo?
Becoming an orthopaedic surgeon is a long process that combines medical education with years of supervised surgical training. Patients are often surprised at just how much training is involved before a surgeon is able to practise independently. The Training Pathway After completing a medical degree, doctors work for several years in hospital-based internship and residency […]
Rotator Cuff Procedures: An Orthopaedic Surgeon’s Guide (Sydney)
A torn rotator cuff is one of the most common shoulder conditions, particularly as we age. Understanding the basic anatomy involved can help explain why a tear causes the symptoms it does. Rotator Cuff Anatomy Four small muscles are attached to the upper arm bone (humerus) by tendons, together forming the rotator cuff. When these […]
Shoulder Anatomy and Injury Risk: What Sydney Patients Should Know
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, with a wider range of motion than any other joint. That mobility, however, comes at a cost: the shoulder relies on a relatively shallow joint socket and a complex network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments to stay stable, which makes it more prone […]
Shoulder Conditions Treated By Sydney Orthopaedic Surgeons
Which shoulder conditions do Sydney orthopaedic surgeons treat? Here’s a comprehensive list: Shoulder Fractures Shoulder Instability Shoulder Joint Replacement Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression Bursitis Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Clavicle Fractures
Exactly What Is An Orthopaedic Surgeon?
If you’ve ever been referred to an orthopaedic surgeon and wondered exactly what that means, you’re not alone. With so many medical specialties treating the same general area of the body, it’s easy to lose track of who does what. Here’s a clear explanation of what an orthopaedic surgeon is, how they train, and when […]
