Shoulder Conditions

Our professional team of consultants and surgeons are shoulder specialists. This page outlines some of the more common shoulder conditions.

The shoulder joint is made up of a ball and socket joint that on its own is inherently unstable as the socket component is very shallow. This allows the arm to have a huge range of motion in everyday life but because of this requires additional supporting structures to help stabilize and move the arm.

This makes the shoulder joint prone to injury at all ages of life. In younger patients the shoulder can be injured through sporting activities, the middle to older age groups the supporting muscles and tendons can become weaker and cause pain. In the older age groups like all cartilage joints it can wear out resulting in arthritis.

Conditions of the Shoulder can cause a lot of uncomfort and can really restrict you in your everyday life. These conditions of the shoulder can be resolved with our surgeons in a timely manner. If you require any treatment don’t hesitate to enquire.

Common Conditions

In the following section we detail the common conditions affecting this part of the body and the potential treatments available.


ACJ Injury

The AC joint is located at the top of the shoulder and is the joint that connects the outer end of your collarbone (clavicle) to the shoulder blade (acromion).  There are important ligaments that…

Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) arthritis

The AC joint is located at the top of the shoulder and is the joint that connects the outer end of your collarbone (clavicle) to the shoulder blade (acromion).  The joint surfaces are covered by…

Calcific Tendinitis

The rotator cuff is the term used to describe the 4 muscles surrounding the shoulder that help raise and lower the arm.  The muscles lie under the roof of the shoulder, known as the acromion and…

Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Frozen shoulder is a very painful condition characterised by severe pain in the shoulder progressing to significant stiffness.    The shoulder joint capsule becomes severely inflamed, which then…

Rotator cuff tear

The rotator cuff is the term used to describe the 4 muscles surrounding the shoulder that help raise and lower the arm.  The muscles lie under the roof of the shoulder, known as the acromion and…

Shoulder Arthritis

The shoulder joint surfaces are covered by articular cartilage and the joint has a small amount of lubricating fluid.  This allows the joint to move effortlessly with over 100 times less friction…

Shoulder Dislocation

The shoulder is known as a “ball and socket” joint, with a large ball and shallow socket to allow for extensive range of movement.  It can be likened to a golf ball sitting on a golf tee.  A…

Subacromial Impingement

The rotator cuff is the term used to describe the 4 muscles surrounding the shoulder that help raise and lower the arm.  The muscles lie under the roof of the shoulder, known as the acromion and…