Shoulder and elbow conditions

Shoulder and elbow care

Pain from a chronic condition or as a result of an acute injury, upper limb disorders can extend from the fingers to the shoulders. Conditions can range from discomfort to restricted movement involving soft tissues, tendons and ligaments and can involve nerve supply to the joint. Our consultants will be able to help.

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury

An AC joint injury is commonly referred to as shoulder separation, and is when the acromioclavicular joint is displaced.

Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that causes stiffness and a loss of mobility in the shoulder joint. Treatment options range from pain relief and physiotherapy to shoulder manipulation and surgery.

Fracture

A fractured or broken bone is normally the result of a high force  impact, or another bone weakening condition, such as osteoporosis or bone cancer.

Function loss from old nerve injury

Loss of movement, stability and grip. Our leading peripheral nerve surgeon can treat historic nerve injuries, restoring function and relieving pain.

Golfer's elbow

Golfer's elbow is a common injury that causes pain in the inner part of your forearm. Discover how HCA UK diagnoses and treats golfer's elbow to support recovery and protect long-term elbow health.

Joint inflammation caused by sport

Sport can take its toll on your joints and cause inflammation and muscle pain.  Receive an accurage diagnosis and rapid pain relief.

Muscle strains and sprains

Muscle strains and sprains are common, especially for children who play a lot of sports. They are graded by severity and cause symptoms including pain, muscle weakness and spasms or cramps. If your child has a strain or sprain, they may be offered pain relief or psychotherapy, or in the case of torn ligaments or ruptured muscles, surgery.

Rotator cuff tears

A rotator cuff tear is damage to the tendons in your shoulder that can make it painful to move, sleep and use your arm fully.  Our consultants can investigate, diagnose and treat rotator cuff tears, so get in touch if we can help. 

Shoulder abnormalities in obstetric plexus palsy

From complex shoulder surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Shoulder and elbow dislocation

Our consultants offer advanced treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow

Sports injuries

HCA UK has the expertise to diagnose a range of sports related sprains, splints and strains.

Subclavian steal syndrome

From complex cardiac surgery to cardiology tests and diagnostic procedures, we provide exceptional cardiac care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Tennis elbow

Explore the causes, symptoms and treatment options for tennis elbow, a common repetitive strain injury. Learn how HCA UK diagnoses and treats the condition to support recovery and long-term elbow and upper limb health.
How to book an appointment

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If your treatment is going to be covered by private medical insurance, we'll need your insurance member number and authorisation code, so you'll need to have them to hand along with your referral letter.

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