Shoulder and Elbow
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. For this reason it plays an essential, but often overlooked role in daily life and sports. Conditions affecting the shoulder include:
- Fractures
- Tendon rupture
- Stiffness (frozen shoulder)
- Bursitis/ Impingement
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
At OTL we approach the shoulder with an open mind, taking into account the numerous pathologies that can affect the shoulder, and the joints close to it. With a focus on appropriate diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach with expert radiologists and physiotherapists, we endeavour to treat your shoulder condition holistically, with surgery reserved for conditions that have not responded to non-operative treatment.
The elbow is a complex joint consisting of three articulations-
- The radio-capitellar joint
- The ulna-humeral joint
- The proximal radio-ulnar joint
It plays an essential role in daily life facilitating the hand being able to work and function in a sphere and in sporting life it has an important role as a shock absorber.
The elbow joint can suffer from a number of conditions including:
- Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tendinopathy
- Tendon rupture
- Bursitis
- Nerve entrapment
- Stiffness
At OTL we aim to provide a comprehensive assessment and management of your elbow condition, exploring all treatment options with you with the aim of restoring function and activity.