Fractured Shoulder Treatment
Overview Proximal humerus (a bone in the shoulder joint) fractures are relatively common injuries. Some fractures can be managed in a sling but most serious fractures of the proximal humerus require surgery. Assessment Trauma Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess your injury and organise x-rays and scans if required. If surgery is […]
Fractured Clavicle Post-Operative Care
Discharge home After your surgery you will stay in hospital overnight and can be discharged the following day with pain relief tablets. Pain relief After surgery it is normal to have some pain or discomfort. The amount of surgery you have had will influence how much pain you can expect and how long you will […]
Rotator Cuff Tendon Surgery
Treatments Non-operative management Injuries and tears to the tendons of the shoulder are quite common. Not all tendon tears will need surgery, some injuries will get better with time. Rotator cuff tears can be managed in a sling. Physiotherapy may help you get good function of the shoulder. Surgical management Some more serious tears may […]
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Surgery Rehab
Post-operative management You will have a dressing on your surgery site which needs to stay clean and dry for 14 days. You can move your hand, fingers and elbow straight away, but wear the sling provided for most of the day. The sling helps to take the weight of your arm to let the shoulder […]
Removal of Clavicle Plate: Post-Operative Care
Surgery An incision is placed through the old scar and x-ray is used to locate and remove the metal plate and screws. Discharge home After your surgery you will normally be able to discharge from hospital once you have recovered from the anaesthetic. Sometimes, you may need to stay in hospital overnight and can be […]
Shoulder Bursitis Surgery
What is Shoulder Bursitis Surgery? The bursa is a fluid-filled sac between the bone and surrounding tissues. If the shoulder bursa becomes inflamed, it can cause symptoms such as: This is not an exhaustive list of symptoms; it is always best to consult directly with a subacromial bursitis specialist for a more reliable diagnosis. They […]
Clavicle Fracture Fixation
Introducing Clavicle Fracture Treatment Clavicle fractures, commonly known as collarbone fractures, are frequent injuries often resulting from a direct impact to the shoulder. These fractures can occur in different parts of the clavicle, with the midshaft and distal (end) portions being the most commonly affected areas. Treatment may involve surgery, especially in cases with significant […]