Shoulder Conditions

If your shoulder pain is bothering you and affecting your ability to perform everyday tasks, do not hesitate to make an appointment with us. It’s better to play it safe than to keep doing the things that may cause your shoulder condition to deteriorate. And with treatment, you could be feeling better fast.

At SportsIn Orthopaedic Clinic, we have a dedicated team of shoulder specialist orthopaedic surgeons who will provide a detailed diagnosis and custom treatment plan for your shoulder conditions.

With our four convenient locations at Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Farrer Park Medical Centre, Gleneagles Medical Centre, and Mount Alvernia Hospital our specialist orthopaedic surgeons are ready to put you on the path to recovery.

Here are some examples of the shoulder conditions we treat:

Rotator Cuff Tear

A rotator cuff tear occurs when the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder joint are torn. As a result, the shoulder and arm tend to be weak and/or painful. It is a common injury in older individuals, and is usually due to wear and tear and impaired healing. It can also be caused by trauma to the shoulder from sports or accidents.

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement is usually caused by pinching of the rotator cuff tendons and their overlying bursa between the bones in one’s shoulder, which can occur when reaching overhead. Shoulder impingement can also be associated with other rotator cuff injuries.

Typically, an impinging shoulder will resolve itself in a matter of weeks to months. This is especially so with the right strengthening exercises. However, there are cases where it can become an ongoing problem.

Dislocated Shoulder

A dislocated shoulder refers to an injury where your humerus (upper arm bone) pops out of the cup-shaped socket, which is a part of your shoulder blade, where it sits. Should this happen, your joint may become unstable.

Additionally, you might find that once you’ve had a shoulder dislocation, you may be prone to dislocating it again.

SLAP Tear

A Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior Tear (a SLAP Tear) refers to the damage of the top part of the labrum in your shoulder. Your labrum is a cup-shaped rim of fibrous tissue that helps to cushion the shoulder joint’s socket. It is responsible for stabilising the shoulder. The superior labrum is the part that is attached to your biceps’ tendon.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a common cause of shoulder pain and stiffness that commonly affects patients above the age of 40. A thin capsule usually covers the shoulder joint. When this capsule gets inflamed, it causes pain, and the shoulder becomes stiff. This usually resolves with time.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis refers to damage to the cartilage in the shoulder joints. It occurs when the cartilage starts wearing down on the ball and socket of the shoulder joint, causing pain.

There are various treatment options for arthritis in the shoulder, such as medication, lifestyle changes (such as daily activities or exercise) or physiotherapy. However, if your condition worsens, surgery might be recommended.