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    What are the common causes of shoulder pain and when should I consider surgery?

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    Dr Gavin Nimon

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    For all appointments please contact our Glenelg Rooms. Also consulting at Mill House medical Centre, Middleton, Mt compass Medical Centre and Seaford Day Surgery. Specialty … View Profile

    Common causes of pain include:-

    Sub-acromial impingement and bursitis

    Rotator Cuff tears

    Biceps or labral tears

    Arthritis of the shoulder (gleno-humeral joint) or acromio-clavicular joint (AC joint)

    Frozen Shoulder

    Referred pain from the neck

    Dr Nimon is always available for advice, but in most circumstances initial treatment should include physiotherapy, and your GP may wish to try a steroid injection. When these measures fail to help, surgery is a good option. In new rotator cuff tears ( particularly after trauma) surgery may be indicated earlier, but Dr Nimon can always advise you about timing.

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