Silvia Del Corso

Can walking sticks cause shoulder pain? When should you use a walking stick or a crutch? Walking sticks are used to support your body weight whilst walking. If you have problem such as arthritis in your hip or knee joint, using a walking stick will reduce the amount of force [...]

Even though I have spoken at international conferences for over 20 years and even though I have spoken to audiences of over 1000 male orthopaedic surgeons, this time was different. This time I had not rehearsed anything; I had not prepared anything. This time I spoke because I felt compelled [...]

“Surgeons will recommend shoulder surgery straight away” is a common fear that prevents many people from seeing a shoulder surgeon. Quite rightly, most people do not want surgery. They are afraid it will be painful and take a long time to recover. So let me start with some good news [...]

Have you ever broken a bone? If the answer is yes, you will know that it hurts – a lot! If you break a bone in your shoulder, you lose the normal function of your arm. Everyday activities that we take for granted, such as eating, brushing our teeth or [...]

Recovering from a shoulder dislocation The “when can I drive?” question is one of the most common questions that I get asked all the time by my patients. When can I drive after I have broken my shoulder? When can I drive after shoulder surgery? When can I drive after [...]

Sleep is one of those things that most of us take for granted until we can't do it. Breaking your shoulder or recovering from shoulder surgery can significantly impact your sleep. This article will give you tips and tricks that might just help you get a better night's sleep. How [...]