Orthopaedic Surgery for Shoulder, Knee and Sports Injuries in the Midlands
Mark Hamlet FRCS (Orth)
Shoulder knee and sports injuries specialist
​Tel: 01543  481929
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      • Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
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      • Reverse Polarity Shoulder
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Fractures of the Humeral Head and Neck

Although some fractures do well many can be mobilised earlier, with a better final function by fixing operativeley such as shown below
Fracture of the shoulder at the neck
Fixation using a PHILOS plate

Fractures of the Scapula and Glenoid

Extra articular (not involving joint surface) fractures of the scapula (shoulder blade) can often do weel treated with a sling , painkillers and rest. If the fracture involves displacement of the joint surface then it may be best treated with an operation to reduce the fragment back to its correct position
Glenoid fracture
CT reconstruction of Scapula- seen from behind
CT scan showing intra-articular fragment
Post operative X-Ray of shoulder

Head Splitting Fractures

If the blood supply to the humeral head is irreparably damaged or the head is so badly broken that it cannot be succesfully reconstructed then a shoulder hemiarthroplasty may be the best solution.
After fractures this rarely restores normal function but may restore better function than other options
Head splitting fracture irreparably damaging the blood supply and joint
Pre Op Planning
Post op X-Ray

Lateral Clavicle Fractures

These can be fixed arthroscopically (through Keyholes) using synthetic tape and two metal buttons to reduce and hold the fracture
Fractured Lateral end of Clavicle
Fracture reduced using Tightrope Fixation
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