Orthopaedic Advice

25 07, 2022

Can walking sticks or crutches cause shoulder pain?

2024-07-31T16:51:53+01:0025 July 2022|Shoulder Pain Advice|

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 [...]

19 07, 2022

Why more women do not complete their orthopaedic surgeon training

2023-07-07T11:03:06+01:0019 July 2022|Shoulder Pain Advice|

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 [...]

31 05, 2022

Do I need shoulder surgery?

2023-07-07T11:03:07+01:0031 May 2022|Shoulder Pain Advice|

“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 [...]

9 05, 2022

How long does it take to recover from a broken shoulder?

2023-07-07T11:03:21+01:009 May 2022|Shoulder Pain Advice|

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 [...]

9 05, 2022

How long does it take for a humerus fracture to heal?

2023-07-07T11:03:33+01:009 May 2022|Elbow Pain Advice, Shoulder Pain Advice|

Fractures of the arm bone or humerus The arm bone or humerus can break at any location. This includes at the elbow joint, at any part of the arm, or at the shoulder joint. Fractures of the humerus can occur by a direct hit to the shoulder or from a [...]

4 05, 2022

When Can I Drive After Dislocating My Shoulder?

2023-07-07T11:03:36+01:004 May 2022|Shoulder Pain Advice|

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 [...]

4 05, 2022

How to sleep with a broken shoulder

2023-07-07T11:03:36+01:004 May 2022|Shoulder Pain Advice|

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 [...]

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