Overview
Upper limb orthopaedics focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, and hand. Specialists in this field address issues such as rotator cuff injury, upper arm pain, and upper limb trauma using treatments like physiotherapy, joint injections, and anti-inflammatory medication.
What is Upper Limb Orthopaedics?
Upper limb orthopaedics focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, and hand, with a special emphasis on issues like rotator cuff injury and upper arm pain. While orthopaedics deals with musculoskeletal disorders of the entire body, this subspecialty specifically addresses upper limb disorders and trauma, including injuries and degenerative diseases.
Who Can Benefit from Upper Limb Orthopaedic Care?
You may need upper limb orthopaedic services if you’re experiencing pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, or mobility issues in the shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, or hand. Conditions treated by upper limb orthopaedics include but aren’t limited to:
Shoulder issues:
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- Shoulder arthritis: Chronic joint pain and stiffness.
- Subacromial pain: Discomfort in the shoulder due to inflammation or injury.
- Rotator cuff injury: Pain and weakness in the shoulder from tendon damage.
- Biceps pathology: Pain or injury involving the upper arm muscles.
Elbow conditions:
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- Elbow instability: Difficulty with joint stability and movement.
- Elbow arthritis: Pain and stiffness affecting the elbow joint.
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Hand and wrist disorders:
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- Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome: Nerve compression causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
- Trigger fingers: Painful locking or stiffness in finger movement.
Our Private Upper Limb Orthopaedic Services
We provide comprehensive care for a variety of upper limb disorders and injuries. Our team of experienced orthopaedic surgeons and specialists delivers tailored care using advanced techniques to address your concerns.
Services we offer include:
- Physiotherapy: Focused on improving flexibility, mobility, and strength in affected joints and upper arm muscles.
- Joint Injections: Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections aimed at reducing inflammation and managing pain.
- Surgical Interventions: For more severe conditions, we may provide referrals for minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures tailored to patient needs.
- Nerve Decompression: Treatments for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and shoulder impingement to relieve nerve pressure and restore movement and sensation.
What Happens During an Upper Limb Orthopaedic Appointment?
During an upper limb orthopaedic appointment, your doctor will discuss your medical history, current symptoms, and any mobility issues caused by upper limb conditions. Then, they will examine the affected area for signs of inflammation, weakness, or restricted movement. You may need an X-ray, MRI scan, or ultrasound to identify the underlying cause.
Based on the results, your doctor will create a personalised treatment plan that may include non-surgical options like physiotherapy or a surgery referral for more severe cases requiring surgery.
How Much Does a Private Upper Limb Orthopaedic Consultation Cost?
A private upper limb orthopaedic appointment typically starts from £200. This fee includes a thorough consultation with an experienced orthopaedic surgeon specialising in complex upper limb trauma, access to advanced diagnostic tools, and personalised care.
For self-funded patients, we can take payments online through our secure payment portal, over the phone, or in person at the clinic. And for those with health insurance, we work directly with most providers but check beforehand to confirm that you’re covered.
Why Go Private With Mid Ulster Clinic For Upper Limb Orthopaedic Care?
Choosing a private orthopaedic clinic for upper limb care provides prompt access to experienced consultants, personalised treatment plans, and flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle.
Our Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Darren McCusker, specialises in managing complex upper limb trauma and conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow, so you receive expert and personalised care throughout treatment.
Book your upper limb orthopaedic consultation today by selecting ‘book an appointment’ or contacting us if you have any queries.
- Medically Reviewed