A clavicle fracture, commonly known as a collarbone break, is a prevalent shoulder injury, constituting about 5% of all adult fractures. This injury typically results from a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm, causing the bone to snap or break due to the pressure. Causes and Symptoms of
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The biceps muscle, located at the front of the upper arm, has two tendons that connect it to the bones of the shoulder and one tendon that attaches it to the radius bone at the elbow. These tendons are crucial for movement, but they can suffer from injuries such as
What is a Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow? A Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow is a severe and complex injury that involves: Elbow Dislocation: The elbow bones are forced out of their normal positions. Radial Head or Neck Fracture: The radial head or neck, part of the radius bone near
Virtual reality for shoulder surgery: what you should know Top Doctors recently spoke to revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Mohamed Imam, who, in this article here below, outlines the main benefits relating to the use of robotics when performing shoulder surgery. What are the benefits of using robotics and virtual
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Base of Thumb Fractures Case 35 year old male comes in after a fall whilst playing contact sport. He has pain and deformity to the thumb with gross swelling and bruising. Summary Thumb function constitutes 50% of overall hand function. Recognition, early diagnosis and treatment generally result in better
Understanding Aneurysmal Bone Cysts: Benign Bone Tumours Explained Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are non-cancerous lesions that affect bone, often called benign bone tumours. Although ABCs are not malignant, they can inflict substantial damage to bone tissue, leading to pain or pathological fractures (bone breaks resulting from disease rather than trauma).
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National Tennis Elbow Guidance by British Elbow and Shoulder Society Introduction The national guidelines for lateral elbow tendinopathy, also known as tennis elbow, were spearheaded by Professor Imam and a team of prominent shoulder and elbow surgeons in the UK. This prevalent condition manifests as pain on the outer
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Carpal Boss Summary Carpal bossing is a benign condition characterised by a bony prominence overlying the dorsal aspect of the carpometacarpal joints, typically the second and third. This can be idiopathic, or can occur as a result of previous injury to or degenerative change of these joints. Presentation History
Radial head replacement The procedure is performed under a combination of general and regional anaesthesia. An incision is made over the elbow’s outer aspect or back. The joint is exposed. The fragments of bone are removed. The neck of the radius is prepared and a radial head prosthesis is
