Shoulder Specialist in Brisbane

Dr Ashish Gupta is one of a few surgeons in Australia who focuses solely on shoulder surgery. His tertiary referral practise and sports injury clinic is focused on treating shoulder pain, instability and arthritis.

He has completed sub-specialty training in shoulder surgery with world renowned surgeons in Australia. He is also the founding Director of the Queensland Unit for Advanced Surgical Research-QUASR and Shoulder Surgery Qld Research Institute (SSQRI).

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat a variety of shoulder problems. This procedure uses a tiny camera and other arthroscopic tools to examine the inside of your shoulder joint, confirm your diagnosis, and repair injured tissues.

To perform arthroscopy, your shoulder specialist Brisbane makes one or more small incisions in your shoulder (about the size of a buttonhole). Next, they inject fluid into your shoulder to inflate it, making it easier to see inside.

Then your doctor inserts a camera through the incision and projects images of your shoulder on a video screen. They may also make other small incisions to insert other specialized surgical instruments that are used to repair your shoulder.

Shoulder arthroscopy has become increasingly common and is a valuable tool in treating many shoulder injuries and conditions. It can help your doctor identify and treat problems before they worsen, reduce pain and stiffness, and speed recovery following surgery.

Shoulder Dislocation

Dislocation of the shoulder happens when the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) comes out of the socket (glenoid cavity). It takes a strong force, such as a sudden blow or extreme twisting, to pull the bones out of place.

Usually, this happens in contact sports or falls, but it can also happen without any injury. It's more common in males than females, and usually affects people between 20 and 30 years old.

It can take a long time to recover from a shoulder dislocation, especially if you have a rotator cuff tear. If you don't need surgery, a physiotherapist will help you improve your range of motion and strengthen the muscles that control your shoulder.

If you've had a shoulder dislocation, go to A&E straight away and get checked out. You'll be given painkillers and may have an X-ray to check whether you have broken any bones.

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff tendons and bursa (fluid-filled sac) in your shoulder get pinched between your upper arm bone and the shoulder blade. This can cause pain, inflammation, and other symptoms.

Shoulder physiotherapy can help decrease pain and improve motion and strength in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Physical therapy can also teach people with impingement how to change their lifestyle and avoid movements that cause pain.

Keeping inflammation down is an important part of treatment for shoulder impingement. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are all good ways to keep inflammation under control.

Your doctor will gather a detailed medical history and perform a physical examination to diagnose your symptoms. They may also order X-rays and MRI scans.

Shoulder impingement can usually be treated with rest, ice packs, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and cortisone injections. In severe cases, surgery is sometimes needed to reduce pain and restore full function of the shoulder.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition that can cause pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Symptoms usually develop over months and can worsen during the night.

It is commonly diagnosed by a healthcare professional and a thorough physical examination of the shoulder. Your doctor may use X-rays to help diagnose the problem.

Generally, frozen shoulder can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or cortisone injections. These are effective if they are used early in the disease.

A shoulder specialist such as Mr Lyons can also perform an injection called a hydrodilatation or arthrographic distension of the joint where a Radiologist "blows up" or distends the capsule of the joint and breaks down adhesions (inflammation scars).

Most people with frozen shoulder improve by themselves over time, but some patients need to be treated by a surgeon. These include patients with thyroid disease, diabetes, and patients who have had a shoulder surgery requiring immobilisation.

Queensland Orthopaedic Clinic is a group of like-minded, sub-specialist trained medical professionals providing personalised patient care.