Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder replacement involves replacing the ball and socket of the shoulder joint with prosthetic components, usually as management of arthritis. Anatomic shoulder replacement relies on the intact surrounding muscles and ligaments to stabilise and move the new shoulder. Our surgeons have extensive expertise and experience and can advise whether this is the appropriate surgery for your shoulder condition.
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Further information:
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Australian Orthopaedic Association arthritis (external link, opens in new window)
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, shoulder replacement (external link, opens in new window)
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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse total shoulder replacement involves replacing the ball and socket of the shoulder joint in such a way that not all of the muscles around the shoulder are required in order to use the new shoulder normally. This is particularly useful following trauma or in situations where the shoulder muscles (the rotator cuff) have degenerated and no longer work normally. Our surgeons can assess your shoulder and determine if this is most appropriate management strategy for your particular situation.
Further information:
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Australian Orthopaedic Association (external link, opens in new window)
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, knee replacement (external link, opens in new window)
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy (key-hole) ​surgery for the shoulder is a minimally invasive method of managing tendon, ligament, cartilage and labral conditions that can otherwise significantly impair normal shoulder function. Our surgeons can expertly assess and manage your shoulder arthroscopically if this is the appropriate management for your shoulder problem.
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Further information:
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, ACL reconstruction (external link, opens in new window)
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Elbow Surgery
Surgery for the elbow is able to successfully manage a variety of conditions including arthritis and instability. Surgery can be performed as an open or arthroscopic (key-hole) procedure, depending on what is required. Our surgeons can manage all aspects of your elbow problem appropriately.
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Further information
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, elbow arthroscopy (external link, opens in new window)
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, total elbow replacement (external link, opens in new window)
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, elbow instability (external link, opens in new window)