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Shoulder Conditions
What might be causing your pain?
Common Shoulder Fractures
Clavicle (collarbone) fractures
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation
Proximal Humerus fractures
Midshaft Humerus fractures
Shoulder Impingement/Bursitis
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder Dislocation Instabilty and Labral tears
Calcific tendinopathy
Frozen Shoulder
Acromioclavicular joint
Long head of biceps
Pectoralis major rupture
SLAP tears
Shoulder Arthritis
Elbow Conditions
Common Elbow Trauma
Injuries around the Elbow and Forearm
Tennis/Golfers elbow
Distal biceps rupture
Stiff Elbow
Nerve entrapment
Posterior impingement and loose bodies
Elbow arthritis
Sports Injuries
Common Sports and the Shoulder
Skiing/Snowboarding
Tennis
Rugby
Swimming
Polo
Throwing Sports
Common Sports and the Elbow
Tennis
Rugby
Polo
Procedures
Shoulder Procedures
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilisation (Bankart or Labral repair)
Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Frozen Shoulder
Arthroscopic Management of the degenerate shoulder
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair and Reconstruction
Acromioclavicular joint excision
Arthroscopic SLAP repair (Superior Labral Repair)
Open stabilisation (Latarjet procedure)
Biceps tenotomy or tenodesis
Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Clavicle Fracture Fixation
Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation
Humeral Shaft Fracture Fixation
Elbow Procedures
Distal biceps repair
Tennis elbow release (open or arthroscopic)
PRP and autologous blood injections
Elbow arthroscopy
Cubital tunnel release (ulna nerve)
Elbow release (arthrolysis)
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Getting Ready For Surgery
The day of your surgery
The first 2 weeks after surgery
Follow-up schedule
Driving after surgery
Return to work after surgery
Flying after surgery
What can go wrong?
PHYSIOLAB - help manage your pain and reduce swelling
Slings, Braces, Splints and Casts
Fees, Insured, Self-pay
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Slings, Braces, Splints and Casts
Getting Ready For Surgery
The day of your surgery
The first 2 weeks after surgery
Follow-up schedule
Driving after surgery
Return to work after surgery
Flying after surgery
What can go wrong?
PHYSIOLAB - help manage your pain and reduce swelling
Slings, Braces, Splints and Casts
Fees, Insured, Self-pay
My Recovery App
PRIVACY NOTICE
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Slings, Braces, Splints and Casts
You may be issued with a sling or brace to protect your arm
Your therapist will show you how to fit and care for your brace
They will also show you how to wash and dress and tell you whether or not you must wear the sling at night
Polysling
A commonly used sling
If we need to prevent rotation you will be asked to wear the waist belt
You can adjust the straps for comfort
Collar And Cuff Sling
Used to ‘hang out’ a proximal humerus or humeral shaft fracture
The weight of your arm pulls down to help align the fragments as they heal
Your wrist needs to be above your elbow
Avoid resting your elbow on anything
External Rotation Brace
Holds arm 20° externally rotated
After first-time dislocation reduces re-dislocation rate by 36%
Also after posterior labral repairs
Abduction Brace
Holds arm 20° away from side
After rotator cuff repairs reduces tension on repair and improves comfort
Showering with a cast
Waterproof protective covers to allow showering are available online (Amazon approx. £14)
Forearm Cast
Used to immobilise wrist fractures
Maybe fibreglass or Plaster of Paris
Above Elbow Cast
Used to immobilise forearm fractures (commonly in children)
Sometimes used temporarily after elbow surgery to allow wound healing (2 weeks)
Maybe fibreglass or Plaster of Paris
Futuro Wrist Splint
Used to immobilise a painful or injured wris
Removable and adjustable
Some models include the thumb