There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for all types of shoulder injuries and conditions due to sports, ranging from exercises of the shoulder to total shoulder replacements.
The Function of Shoulder
Our daily activities heavily relied on our shoulders. Hence, they are prone to instability and injury. Our shoulder muscles are responsible for maintaining the widest range of motion of any joint in our body while also stabilising and guiding the shoulder and its movements. Other functions of the shoulder include:
- Allowing your arms to move up, down, forward, and backward
- Protects your shoulder joint
- Rotates your shoulder joint
- Holds the bones of your shoulder joint in place
Shoulder Specialist – What is it?
A shoulder specialist in Singapore is also known as an orthopaedic. An orthopaedic is a doctor who diagnoses and treats a full range of shoulder injuries and conditions. Orthopaedic also treats any injuries or conditions relating to the musculoskeletal system. A trained specialist like Dr. HC Chang has an extensive experience of 18 years which allows him to perform surgical and non-surgical treatments depending on the severity of the injury.
Shoulder Injuries and Conditions We Treat
With the multiple awards that Dr. HC Chang has received, his knowledge of shoulder injuries is extensive. Therefore, with extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. HC Chang is able to prove a wide range of treatments for shoulder injuries and conditions. Those injuries and conditions that we treat include:
- Arthritis
- Biceps Tendon Pathology
- Biceps tendonitis (long head of biceps tenosynovitis)
- Bursitis
- Dislocation
- Fractures
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Instability
- Loose or Foreign Bodies
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
- Separation (Acromioclavicular Joint Injury)
- SLAP tears
- Tendon Issues
- Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
Shoulder Injury Treatments We Offer
HC Chang Orthopaedic Surgery offers a broad range of treatments for shoulder injuries and conditions; from shoulder exercises to total shoulder replacements. Some treatments available include:
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Infrapectoral Biceps Tenodesis Using Cortical Button Fixation
- Surgical Fixation of Humeral Head Fractures
- Shoulder Hemi-Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic Double Row Rotator Cuff Tendon Repair
- Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Irreparable Cuff Tendon Tear
- Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
When Should You See A Shoulder Specialist
If you are experiencing persistent pain in your shoulder for an extended period, consulting a specialist for shoulder pain treatment in Singapore can help prevent further complications of the injury. Other signs that you need to see a doctor include:
- unbearable pain
- having trouble with shoulder movement
- abnormal sensation in your arm, fingers or hand
- difficulty in using your arm