The shoulder is a common source of pain and functional disability. It is is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint in the general population, and accounts for approximately 5% of musculoskeletal consultations to GP’s. Diagnosis and management of shoulder pain can be particularly challenging, due largely to the similarity of presentation across conditions, often a delay in presentation, and the presence of co-existing pathologies.
During this webinar orthopaedic surgeon Craig Ball will provide a practical framework to identify, assess and manage common causes of shoulder pain.
• Reviewing relevant shoulder anatomy as a framework for diagnosis
• Assessment of the painful shoulder - key history and examination points
• The role of imaging studies - Xray, USS and MRI
• Common painful shoulder conditions and their management
• Treatment in the primary care setting and when to consider a surgical referral
Presenter
Craig Ball
Craig is an orthopaedic shoulder and elbow specialist with over 19 years of post-fellowship experience in all aspects of arthroscopic and joint reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow.
He has been a pioneer of arthroscopic shoulder rotator cuff and instability repair techniques in this country, and has significant experience in all forms of primary and revision shoulder and elbow joint replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research and has authored many peer reviewed publications, and is regularly involved in teaching both in New Zealand and overseas.
