Shoulder & Elbow
At OS Clinic, we can help you manage complex and routine conditions, including sports-related upper limb issues. Our highly experienced team of specialists use advanced diagnostic techniques to ensure you receive accurate, effective treatment.
Our lead consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Ali Noorani, takes a patient-first approach so you can be certain you’ll receive personalised treatment and dedicated care. Professor Noorani is one of the only consultants in the UK to perform pectoral and bicep repairs (including reconstructions and management of acute injuries). This high level of expertise has led to the treatment of many professional bodybuilders and weight lifters who trust their care to one of the very best in the field. Professor Noorani’s experience in the management of shoulder conditions, with a focus on preservation and enhanced recovery, means his patients can benefit from improved outcomes.
Professor Roger Van Riet specialises in niche elbow surgery, carrying out over 900 elbow procedures each year. He has successfully treated Olympians and world champions, so you know you’re in safe hands.
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Repair and Restore Clinic
Our Repair and Restore Clinic focuses on preserving your shoulder and elbow joints. We’ll look at how we can restore function to your joint, looking at both the mechanical and biological issues to help you return to your everyday activities.
This clinic is suitable for anyone suffering from an upper limb problem. We’ll ensure you get the very best care from the moment you attend and leave feeling confident in your next steps. 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.
With OS Clinic, we choose non-surgical treatments wherever possible, encouraging fast recoveries and less downtime so you can focus on your daily life without worry.
Our expert team consultants will work together with physiotherapists, nutritionists and sports psychologists to tailor the best treatment plan for your condition.
Shoulder Injury, Sports and Pain Clinic
Our Shoulder Injury, Sports and Pain Clinic offers expert care for all types of shoulder conditions and injuries.
Our specialist consultants can offer second opinions and can often find alternative treatments when the pain remains following surgery that has been performed elsewhere.
The aim of our Shoulder Injury, Sports and Pain Clinic is to fully and accurately diagnose a condition to enable the consultants to offer the most appropriate treatment.
During a consultation, you’ll be able to access fast diagnostics and speak with one of our leading shoulder and elbow specialists.
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.
Mr Ali Noorani has a specific expertise in the treatment of bicep tears and injuries and in the management of pectoral injuries and ruptures, making him one of the leading specialists in this area and attracting patients from across the world.
We’ll create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs to help get you back to full health and competition-ready.
Why OS Clinic?
We’re committed to preserving and protecting your upper limbs through our range of treatments and specialised clinics. Our telephone lines are open seven days a week, so you can speak with our team when it suits you. We also provide same-day diagnostics wherever possible when you attend your initial appointment.
When you choose the OS Clinic for your shoulder and elbow care, we will give you access to a multidisciplinary team that comprises of:
● Orthopaedic surgeons
● Radiologists
● Physiotherapists
● Pain management specialists
● Rheumatologists
● Nutritionists
● Sports psychologists
Our team works together to create a unique pathway of care that’s right for you – helping you get back to doing the things you love most.
Shoulder & elbow anatomy
The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It comprises: the humerus (upper arm bone) which fits loosely into the scapula (shoulder blade) using a ball and socket joint; the acromion, which projects off the scapula; the clavicle (collarbone) which meets the acromion in the acromioclavicular joint and the coracoid process which projects from the scapula.
The rotator cuff is the name given to the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder, providing support and movement. The tendons are protected by the bursa which is a sac of fluid. The ball-like head of the humerus fits into a cuff of cartilage called the labrum.
The elbow is a hinged joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) and the bones of the forearm (ulna and radius). Cartilage cushions the joint and allows the bones to slide smoothly against one another.
The medial collateral ligament on the inside of the elbow and the lateral collateral ligament on the outside of the elbow hold the bones together and provide stability. The annular ligament holds the head of the radius against the ulna.
Tendons attach muscle to bone. The biceps tendon attaches the biceps muscle at the front of the arm while the triceps tendon attaches the triceps muscle at the back of the arm. Most of the muscles are either attached to the lateral epicondyle, which is the bump on the outside of the elbow, or the medial epicondyle which is the bump on the inside of your elbow.
