Shoulder & Elbow

This clinic focuses on preserving your shoulder and elbow joints and restoring how they function. We can assess and treat: 

• Structural problems (such as damage to tendons or cartilage)
• Factors that may affect how well your body heals (like underlying health conditions)

It’s suitable for a wide range of upper limb conditions, from recent injuries to longer-term problems. This clinic is also very beneficial for professional athletes as we’ll help you safely return to the highest level of sport through our dedicated care.

Treatment typically starts with non-surgical options to reduce pain and improve movement, with surgery considered only when it’s likely to offer a clear benefit.

Your care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team, including consultant surgeons, physiotherapists and other specialists, to build a treatment plan around your needs and goals.

Our Shoulder Injury, Sports and Pain Clinic offers expert care for all types of shoulder conditions and injuries. This clinic is designed for people with:

• Shoulder pain 
• Shoulder injuries 
• Ongoing symptoms that aren’t improving as expected
• Pain after previous treatments
• A need for a second opinion

The focus is on making a clear diagnosis and explaining your options so you can decide what to do next with confidence. You’ll have access to prompt assessment and, if needed, targeted imaging to guide your plan. Imaging may include scans such as X-rays, ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

We also offer treatment and condition management for professional and elite athletes. Our upper limb team has helped a range of athletes, including cricketers, bodybuilders and weightlifters, and is highly skilled in addressing the effects of sporting injuries. 

Professor Ali Noorani has particular expertise in biceps and pectoral injuries, including complex repairs, making him one of the leading specialists in this area and attracting patients from across the world.

Your assessment starts with a detailed consultation. Your consultant will ask about your symptoms, how they began and how they’re affecting your day-to-day. They’ll then examine your shoulder or elbow, looking at movement, strength and stability to identify the likely cause.

If needed, your consultant will arrange imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound or MRI to confirm the diagnosis. but only when it will help guide your treatment plan.

You’ll then be given a clear explanation of what’s going on and the options available, so you can decide on your next step with confidence.