At The Lincoln Hospital, we offer a range of effective treatment options for people with shoulder pain.
Shoulder pain can be caused by various conditions, including:
- Shoulder bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- A sprained or fractured shoulder
- A torn cartilage
- Frozen shoulder
- A torn rotator cuff
The nature of your shoulder pain will vary depending on the condition you have. If non-surgical treatment options, such as medication and heat therapy, have not helped alleviate your shoulder pain, you might need surgery to resolve the issue.
At The Lincoln Hospital, our network of Consultants perform a range of surgical procedures to treat, manage and even eliminate shoulder pain.
Rotator cuff repair surgery starting from £7,167*
Your rotator cuff is formed of four muscles and tendons that come together to hold your shoulder firmly in place. You can damage your rotator cuff tendon through overuse or injury. If this happens, your Consultant will perform rotator cuff repair surgery to reattach the torn area of your tendon to the head of your humerus (upper arm bone).
Shoulder replacement surgery
The type of shoulder replacement surgery that you will require will depend on the condition of your shoulder. Your Orthopaedic Surgeon could perform partial shoulder replacement surgery, when the head of your humerus (upper arm bone) that forms the ball of your shoulder joint is removed and replaced with a prosthesis. In other cases, your Surgeon will also replace the socket of your shoulder joint with a prosthesis. This is known as a total shoulder replacement. Your Consultant will ensure you know what to expect from your shoulder replacement surgery before it happens.
Shoulder arthroscopy
This is a form of keyhole surgery to examine the inside of your shoulder joint, helping diagnose and treat a range of problems. A camera will be inserted through very small incisions in your shoulder to help diagnose the problems you are having. If possible, your Orthopaedic Surgeon will also perform treatment during the procedure.
Surgery for a dislocated shoulder
When your shoulder is dislocated, your humerus or upper arm bone is either partially or completely removed from its socket in your shoulder blade. Your Orthopaedic Surgeon will manipulate your shoulder and return your humerus to its usual position through a non-surgical technique known as reduction. This involves gently moving your arm around your shoulder joint until it fits back into your socket.
Shoulder manipulation for frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder causes severe stiffness and reduced mobility in your shoulder. Shoulder manipulation is a non-invasive procedure during which your Orthopaedic Surgeon will gently manipulate (move) your frozen shoulder through a variety of motions to improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
At The Lincoln Hospital, we offer our services to people living in Lincoln, Lincolnshire and further afield. With us, you can benefit from:
- Expert care from a compassionate team
- The ability to choose the hospital most convenient for you
- Stringent checks and processes to ensure your safety at all times
- Free, easy-to-access parking around the clock
- Catering services to suit your dietary requirements
- En-suite hospital rooms with Wi-Fi and a TV
- Sophisticated onsite diagnostic equipment, including MRI and CT scanning
There are several benefits of going private with us, including:
- Consultant-led care with a specialist of your choice
- Consistent care from the same multidisciplinary team of experts throughout
- Bespoke treatment plans based around you
- Skip the waiting list with fast access to treatment, usually within just 48 hours
- Fixed price packages with aftercare included
- Flexible payment options to help you spread the cost of your care
Take back control of your life.
Begin your journey with us today booking an appointment online or phoning a member of our advisory team on 01522 578000.
