Mr Lyons is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in the treatment of shoulder conditions and injuries. He will be able to advise if a non-surgical treatment will assist and thus avoid the need for a surgery. If a Surgical Treatment proves to be necessary he will be able to offer advice and expertise concerning the range of surgical techniques.
The many techniques he is able to offer include shouder joint replacement, shoulder stabilisation, and rotator cuff surgery. He is also experienced in AC joint reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy and fracture surgery. Please read below for further information about these surgical treatments.
- Non-Surgical Shoulder Treatments
Mr Lyons is a Shoulder Surgeon. However he will always discuss non-surgical options as appropriate. These will include common sense advice, medications, rest, physiotherapy, cortisone injections or hydrodilatation depending upon your condition.
Know More - Anatomic Shoulder Replacement
Anatomic Shoulder Replacement is a surgery that can relieve the pain and stiffness of an arthritic shoulder joint. The worn ball and socket are replaced with prosthetic components. It is especially suitable for partient with shoilder osteoarthritis who also have a sound rotator cuff.
Know More Launch Movie - Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Shoulder Replacement is a form of shoulder joint replacement that may be suitable for patients who have shoulder arthritis in association with rotator cuff tendon tearing. It may also suitable for patients with severe upper humers fractures that have damaged the ball component of the shoulder joint.
Know More Launch Movie - Rotator Cuff Repair
The Rotator Cuff Tendons are susceptible to gradual deterioration with age. They may also be torn as a result of an acute injury. Rotator cuff tearing may result in both shoulder pain and impairment of shoulder function. Rotator Cuff Repair can help these symptoms.
Know More Launch Movie - Shoulder Joint Stabilisation
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. However it also the most potentially unstable. Instability can result from injuries or natural ligament laxity. The instability syptoms from shoulder subluxation or dislocation are often sufficient to require a stabilising surgery.
Know More - Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy is minimally invasive or “key hole” surgical tecnique that used a telescopic instrument to access the shoulder joint and sub-acromial space. It is a versatile surgical option that can be applicable to many shoulder conditions. It is also a valuable tdiagnostic tool.
Know More Launch Movie - AC Joint Reconstruction
The Acromio-Clavicular Joint is a small joint between the outer end of the clavicle and the acromial process of the scapula. Its full name is commonly abbreviated as the AC Joint. It may be subject dislocation or arthritic wear.
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If you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call to schedule an appointment with Mr. Frank Lyons or click to request an appointment online.