Struggling with a shoulder or elbow problem? We can help.
At The Beaumont Hospital we have a dedicated team of shoulder pain specialists on-site throughout the week to help manage and even eliminate your pain. We offer a range of sophisticated diagnostic testing and effective treatment options for debilitating shoulder pain, including tailored surgery such as shoulder replacement surgery.
The Beaumont Hospital is located in Bolton in Greater Manchester. People visit us from across Lancashire and the North West, from local areas including Wigan, Bury, Chorley, Leigh, Worsley and Burnley. We also welcome patients from across the UK as well as abroad. When you go private, you can choose which hospital and which consultant are the best fit for you.
When you choose to go private at The Beaumont Hospital, you get access to fast, effective shoulder treatment with a consultant of your choice. We work quickly to treat, manage and even eliminate your shoulder pain. Some of the most common conditions that shoulder surgery can treat include:
Some of the most common shoulder procedures offered at The Beaumont include:
During the operation, your surgeon will create a few small incisions across your shoulder. They will insert an arthroscope - a long, thin tube with a camera connected to a screen - and other small surgical instruments through the incisions. Your consultant will then make the necessary repairs using the images on the screen to guide them. Arthroscopy can treat a variety of conditions affecting the shoulder, including:
The surgery might be recommended if you have one of the above conditions (or another condition that causes you pain) and doesn't respond to non-surgical treatment options such as:
It is important to know that risks and complications that occur because of a shoulder arthroscopy are rare. These include:
The length of the recovery and the rehabilitation period depends on how complex the procedure is and your overall health. You may be able to return to work within days of your surgery.
Recovery can last between several days to several months. You will have to follow a physiotherapy program during this time. We have a network of dedicated physiotherapists that will help build your plan according to your needs.
Before your shoulder replacement, you will receive a general anaesthetic. During the surgery, your consultant will use artificial prostheses to replace the damaged parts of your joint. The entire shoulder replacement procedure takes around two to three hours.
The types of shoulder replacements offered at the Beaumont are:
There are many benefits of the surgery. Shoulder replacements vastly improve:
However, there are also risks associated with shoulder replacement surgery. It is important to remember that these are rare and can occur during any surgery, no matter how minimally invasive. These include:
You will be in hospital for a few days after surgery. After the surgery, you will have your arm in a brace. Your surgeon will prescribe strong pain relief and antibiotics to prevent infection.
You will also have to ice your shoulder to reduce the pain. You will begin a course of physiotherapy on the next day after surgery. The physio program will last a few weeks. You will likely not be able to drive for four to six weeks.
Most people see the most improvement from their shoulder replacement six months after surgery, but you may continue to see improvement for up to 12 months after surgery.
Shoulder manipulation occurs under general anaesthesia. Your surgeon will move your frozen joint, stretching or tearing the shoulder capsule and the adhesions. This improves the motion of your shoulder and relaxes it.
There are risks associated with shoulder replacement surgery. It is important to remember that these are rare and can occur during any surgery, no matter how minimally invasive. These include:
Shoulder manipulation is performed as a day case, so you will go home on the same day of the procedure. You will be prescribed painkillers for one to two weeks. During this period, you may continue to have pain and swelling in your shoulder.
Your consultant may ask you to ice the swollen area, sleep in a specific position, and start physiotherapy.
The recovery period from shoulder manipulation ranges between six weeks to three months. People may continue to see improvement in their shoulder function and mobility for almost one year.
However, in some cases, reduction fails, or your shoulder may be damaged due to the dislocation. In these situations, surgery may be required to treat your dislocation effectively.
Shoulder dislocations are often performed arthroscopically under general anaesthesia. During the procedure, your consultant will repair the torn cartilage or tighten the stretched tendons and ligaments that hold your shoulder joint in place. They will do this by repositioning or shifting the torn ligament or cartilage closer to your bone and removing any loose tissue.
The risks are rare, but they include:
If the procedure is done arthroscopically, you will be discharged on the day of the surgery. Your doctor will prescribe pain relieving medication. Your arm and shoulder will be in a sling for four to six weeks.
After six weeks, you will follow a course of physiotherapy for around six months to regain strength and motion in your shoulder.
Rotator cuff repair can be performed as open surgery, arthroscopically, or a combination of both. Open surgeries are recommended for large or complex tears.
During the open procedure, your consultant will make an incision over your shoulder and gently push aside the shoulder muscles to get better access to the damaged tendon. In arthroscopic procedures, which are less invasive, detaching the shoulder muscles is not necessary.
Your consultant will remove bone spurs from under the acromion - the bony edge at the very top of your shoulder blade.
You will be prescribed pain relief after surgery. For the first six weeks, you will have to wear a sling to immobilise your arm. During this time, you will follow a physiotherapy rehabilitation program with strengthening exercises to help regain strength and mobility in your shoulder.
Full recovery takes up to six months for most people.
The hospital also boasts newly refurbished facilities, modern diagnostic facilities, and comfortable ensuite hospital rooms. In addition, our team of well-established surgeons are dedicated to your speedy recovery.
The Beaumont offers a comprehensive aftercare package following your surgery and flexible payment options that make private shoulder surgery more affordable than you might think.
Book an appointment with one of our consultants to discuss if spinal surgery is right for you. You can book an appointment online or by phoning a member of our advisory team on 0141 300 5009.
