Thames Shoulder and Elbow

23/11/2021

If you are aged under 25, a dislocated shoulder is likely to be accompanied by a labral tear, which is a tear to the cartilage around the rim of the shoulder socket that helps to hold the ball of the joint in place. You are also at high risk of future dislocations. We recommend a diagnostic scan so we can see what is going on inside the joint. If it shows you have a labral tear, we normally recommend surgery to repair it, particularly if you regularly participate in contact or racket sports.

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15/11/2021

At Thames Shoulder and Elbow we treat all types of arm fracture, from the collar bone down to the wrist.

Learn about some of the fractures we see most commonly including acute fractures, non-union fractures & mal-union fractures, on our website: www.thamesshoulderandelbow.co.uk

12/11/2021

Bones are designed to flex a little when force is applied to them, but too much force can cause them to break (fracture). Read more about how we treat fractures and dislocations, on our website.

Thames Shoulder & Elbow offer treatment for elbow and shoulder fractures, dislocations and other injuries from our London based clinics.

04/11/2021

Have you damaged your collar bone?

Your collarbone connects the shoulder blade to the upper part of your breastbone. Collarbone fractures are extremely common.

27/10/2021

Learn more about how we treat chronic conditions.

After having shoulder surgery, it is important to follow a proper rehabilitation programme to rebalance your joint and support the healing process.

25/10/2021

🥘 The wonderful Rutland Food & Drink Week starts today! I wonder how many of these events I can get round to! 🥧

Discover Rutland

Discover Rutland Food & Drink Week 2021 25th to 31st October Rutland is known as being ‘The County of Good Taste’ so come along and celebrate the excellent food and drink we have here, from our local suppliers and businesses. Visitors and residents are encouraged to eat their way around the coun...

19/10/2021

If you're experiencing pain, stiffness or loss of movement in your shoulder or elbow joint, there's a high chance that conservative, non-surgical treatment, such as an injection combined with physiotherapy, can resolve your symptoms.
Call us today for more information on whether this course of treatment may be suitable for you: 020 376 15987

Thames Shoulder & Elbow offer non-surgical treatment for elbow and shoulder stiffness or loss of movement, such as injections alongside physiotherapy.

11/10/2021

One of the causes of tennis elbow among sportsmen and women can be poor technique. Ensuring you receive professional coaching can ensure that you maximise your performance while minimising any risk of injury. Always warm up properly before a game and consider swapping to a more lightweight racquet or making the grip size bigger to avoid straining your tendons.

If your condition is work-related, it may be harder to prevent it but modifying your activities, with the support of any co-workers, and not putting too much stress on the muscles around your elbow will help to avoid aggravating your symptoms. An occupational health adviser may be able to suggest alternative ways of using your wrist and elbow so that more of the load is taken by the larger muscles of your shoulder.

08/10/2021

Tennis elbow is one of the most common causes of persistent elbow pain, affecting around 1-3% of the population.

Tennis elbow is a painful condition that can develop when the tendons become overworked, often due to making repetitive arm and wrist movements.

30/09/2021

Rugby injuries are becoming more severe, as RFU reports that the average time it takes players to return to play after injury has risen to 37 days.

In 2019, the head of medicine for English rugby called on managers of the RFU to consider making significant changes due to the severity of injuries.

23/09/2021

How do I know if I've got Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

For some people Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can cause severe symptoms or a weakening of the hand muscles and it’s important to receive proper medical treatment.

15/09/2021

In the early stages of a frozen shoulder, before severe stiffness develops, an injection of corticosteroids mixed with local anaesthetic may help to relieve the pain of frozen shoulder and, when combined with physiotherapy, can improve mobility and movement in the shoulder.

Are you experiencing shoulder pain?