Shoulder Conditions
Shoulder Conditions
Dr Ward provides consultation and treatment for shoulder conditions in his clinics across Adelaide and South Australia. To book an appointment, please see your GP for a referral or contact the practice during office hours.
There are many shoulder conditions that an orthopaedic surgeon may encounter.
Common Shoulder Conditions in Adelaide
- Rotator cuff tears
A rotator cuff is a group of tendons that attach the muscles of the shoulder to the upper arm bone. Tears can occur due to trauma or wear and tear.
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis
This is a condition in which the shoulder joint becomes stiff and painful, limiting the range of motion.
- Shoulder instability
This occurs when the bones of the shoulder joint are not held together properly, leading to dislocations or subluxations.
- Bankart lesion
This is a tear in the labrum at the front of the shoulder, often caused by shoulder dislocations.
- SLAP tear
This is a tear in the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket. AC joint separation: This is a separation of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, which connects the collarbone to the shoulder blade.
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
This is a condition in which the nerves and blood vessels that pass through the shoulder and neck become compressed, causing pain and numbness.
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
This is a condition in which the tendons of the rotator cuff become compressed between the bones of the shoulder joint, causing pain and inflammation.
- Shoulder bursitis
This is an inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the shoulder joint.
- Shoulder arthritis
This is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in the shoulder joint wears down over time.
- Hill-Sachs lesion
This is a compression fracture of the humeral head (the ball-shaped end of the upper arm bone), often caused by shoulder dislocations.
- Biceps tendonitis
This is an inflammation of the biceps tendon, which connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder.
- Suprascapular nerve entrapment
This is a condition in which the suprascapular nerve, which provides sensation and motor function to the shoulder, becomes compressed or pinched.
Dr Jason Ward, Adelaide Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Treatments vary depending on the diagnosis and cause of your condition. Dr Jason Ward provides individualised conservative and surgical management options suited to a range of conditions affecting the shoulder.