You’re in safe hands with Queensland’s trusted Shoulder Orthopaedics Surgeons.

Daily activities can be a struggle when you're suffering from shoulder rotator cuff pain. As a common cause of shoulder pain and disability among adults, most injuries occur when the rotator cuff tendon tears away from the bone, weakening the shoulder and causing difficulty for even the simplest tasks. Shoulder rotator cuff tears can stem from acute tears like a sudden fall, lifting something too heavy or from degenerative wear and tear. With the support of Queensland's renowned orthopaedic surgeons, you can take back control of your day-today life.

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Whilst this can be advantageous in allowing us to move in many different directions, it also makes the shoulder an easy target for dislocation. This happens when the humerus pops out of its socket in the shoulder blade, causing pain and instability in the shoulder. It may also cause swelling, numbness, weakness and bruising. Our advanced shoulder surgeons may recommend surgical treatment to help restore your shoulder's strength and prevent future dislocations if you have experienced repeated dislocations, if damage is severe or if you lead an active lifestyle.

Sick of giving life the cold shoulder? Arthritis of the shoulder occurs when one or more of the joints becomes inflamed, causing stiffness and pain and making simple movements difficult. There are five main types of arthritis that affect the shoulder: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, posttraumatic arthritis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy and avascular necrosis. Pain can be aggravated by activity and may get progressively worse over time. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to take back control by visiting one of our shoulder surgeons.

An arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is performed to fix tears so patients can regain strength and range of motion in the shoulder. This method is the least invasive option to repair torn rotator cuffs, using small incisions and a tiny camera to visualise and repair damaged tissue. This minimises trauma to the surrounding structures and may lead to less pain compared to traditional open surgery. Our advanced shoulder surgeons commonly recommend an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for patients with rotator cuff tears that haven't responded to non-surgical treatments.

Shoulder reconstructions can be performed to address a range of shoulder problems, including instability, dislocation and severe injury, which typically involves repairing or reconstructing damaged shoulder ligaments, tendons and bones. The goal is to restore stability, function, and range of motion in the shoulder, reducing pain and improving quality of life. Our specialised shoulder surgeons will tailor the reconstruction to the individual case, depending on the underlying issue and its severity.

Our advanced orthopaedic surgeons may recommend a shoulder arthroplasty when nonsurgical treatment options no longer suffice. This procedure works by investigating, diagnosing and treating problems inside the shoulder joint in order to relieve shoulder pain and improve mobility. Because the surgery is performed with minuscule surgical instruments, our surgeons can use very small incisions, meaning reduced pain and a shorter recovery time. Common arthroscopic procedures our surgeons perform include recurrent shoulder dislocation repair, removal of inflamed tissue or loose cartilage, ligament repair, rotator cuff repair and labrum repair or removal.