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Shoulder conditions and the operations that treat them, grouped by theme — each diagnosis sits beside its treatment so you can read the two together. Start with the group that matches the name you have been given, or the one that sounds like your symptoms.

Understanding your shoulder

Paano gumagana ang iyong balikat Shoulder anatomy overview – bones (clavicle, scapula, humerus) and how they enable wide range of motion. Open → Arthroscopy ng Balikat What shoulder arthroscopy is, what it's used for, and how to prepare and recover. Open →

Rotator cuff & impingement

Mga Karamdaman sa Rotator Cuff Rotator cuff disorders: common causes of shoulder pain, ranging from mild ache to debilitating injury. Open → Subacromial Impingement at Bursitis Subacromial impingement — causes of shoulder pain with overhead activity, diagnosis, and treatment options. Open → Calcific Tendinitis Calcific tendinitis causes shoulder pain from calcium deposits; treatment ranges from observation to washing out the calcium. Open → Cuff Arthropathy Rotator cuff arthropathy: shoulder arthritis following a long-standing, massive rotator cuff tear and its impact on function. Open → Os Acromiale Patient-facing topic on os acromiale — failed fusion of an acromial ossification centre that may cause shoulder pain and contribute to subacromial impingement. Open → Pag-oopera ng Rotator Cuff (Rotator Cuff Repair) Rotator cuff repair reattaches torn tendons to bone, improving pain and function when conservative treatment fails. Open → Rebisyon ng rotator cuff repair Open → Subacromial Decompression Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for impingement and bursitis — operation and recovery. Open → Suture Anchors at Kung Paano Nakakabit ang mga Repair sa Buto Open → EnFix Biological Scaffold Open →

Instability, labrum & biceps

Instabilidad ng Balikat Shoulder instability — understanding the feeling of looseness, causes, and treatment options. Open → Pagkiklik, Pagputok at Instability ng Balikat Why a shoulder clicks, pops or feels like it slips — from harmless noises to labral tears and instability — what it means, and when it needs attention. Open → Patolohiya ng SLAP at Biceps Superior labral (SLAP) tears and disorders of the long head of biceps — assessment and treatment. Open → Biceps Tendinopathy at Long-Head Rupture Front-of-shoulder biceps tendon pain and the "Popeye" long-head rupture — and why the rupture usually needs no surgery. Open → Anterior Shoulder Stabilisation Arthroscopic Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability — distinct from open Latarjet. Open → Posterior Shoulder Stabilisation Open → Latarjet Procedure Latarjet procedure — bone block transfer for recurrent shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss. Open → Biceps Tenodesis Biceps tenodesis and tenotomy — when, where (suprapectoral vs subpectoral) and what to expect afterwards. Open →

Arthritis & shoulder replacement

Arthritis sa Balikat Shoulder arthritis causes pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion — diagnosis and treatment options explored. Open → Komprehensibong Pamamahala sa Arthroscopic (CAM) The Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM) procedure — a joint-preserving arthroscopic alternative to arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis, combining debridement, capsular release, osteophyte excision, microfracture, loose-body removal and axillary nerve neurolysis. Open → Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Total shoulder replacement for severe arthritis — stemless options if rotator cuff is intact. Open → Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Reverse shoulder replacement for severe rotator cuff tears and arthritis—when a traditional replacement isn’t ideal. Open → Rebisyon ng Shoulder Replacement Revision shoulder replacement — addressing failure of prior shoulder replacements with a reverse design. Open →

Fractures & trauma

Bali ng Clavicle (Kuwelyo) Clavicle fractures — when conservative management is fine and when fixation is indicated. Open → Bali sa Proksimal na Humerus Proximal humerus fractures — Neer classification, sling management, and surgical options. Open → Pagkapunit ng Pectoralis Major A chest-muscle tear, classically during a heavy bench press — how to recognise it and why complete tears are usually repaired early. Open → Pag-aayos ng Pectoralis Major Open → Pag-aayos ng Bali sa Clavicle Clavicle fixation (ORIF) — restoring alignment and stability for displaced clavicle fractures. Open → Proximal Humerus Fracture ORIF (Plate and Nail Fixation) Open → Shoulder Arthroplasty para sa Acute Proximal Humerus Fracture Open →

Collarbone & AC joint

Pinsala sa Acromioclavicular Joint (Shoulder Separation) A shoulder separation from a fall on the point of the shoulder — grading, the bump that may remain, and when surgery is needed. Open → Osteoarthritis sa AC Joint AC joint osteoarthritis causes localized shoulder pain with cross-body movements; treatment ranges from activity modification to surgery. Open → Distal Clavicle Osteolysis Open → Mga Karamdaman sa Sternoclavicular Joint Problems where the collarbone meets the breastbone — arthritis, instability and the rare but serious posterior dislocation — and how each is managed. Open → Stabilisasyon ng AC Joint Surgical reconstruction for high-grade AC joint dislocation (Rockwood III-VI). Open → Distal Clavicle Excision (Mumford Procedure) A Mumford procedure (distal clavicle excision) removes the small worn outer tip of the collarbone to ease shoulder pain at the AC joint. What the keyhole operation involves and what recovery looks like. Open →

Frozen shoulder & stiffness

Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and stiffness, progressing through freezing, frozen, and thawing phases. Open → Capsular Release para sa Frozen Shoulder Arthroscopic capsular release frees a stiff shoulder (frozen shoulder) when physiotherapy and injections fail. Open →

Nerve problems

Suprascapular neuropathy Open → Decompression ng suprascapular nerve Open → Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Compression of the nerves and vessels at the base of the neck — the types, why diagnosis is tricky, and physio-first treatment. Open →

Recovery and rehabilitation

Ang araw ng iyong operasyon What to expect on the day of day-case upper-limb surgery, from arrival and meeting the team to waking up and going home. Open → Ang iyong shoulder nerve block The nerve block we use for shoulder surgery — how it numbs your arm, why it controls pain so well, and what to expect as it wears off. Open → Ang iyong wound check at pagtanggal ng tahi What happens at the post-op wound check, dissolvable vs removable stitches, what removal feels like, and when to seek help sooner. Open → Init laban sa Yelo When ice helps, when heat helps, and how to use either safely on the upper limb. Open → Isipan, Stress at Paggaling How stress, low mood, anxiety and worry about pain affect recovery and surgical outcomes — and what helps. Open → May impeksyon ba ang aking sugat? How to tell normal healing from a wound infection after surgery — the warning signs and when to seek help. Open → Melatonin Pagkatapos ng Operasyon sa Balikat Why we prescribe melatonin after shoulder surgery, what the trial evidence shows, the dose we use, and what to expect from it. Open → Mga Blood Thinner sa Paligid ng Operasyon How anticoagulants and antiplatelets work, and why the timing of stopping each before surgery differs — platelet turnover, half-lives and clot risk. Open → Mga pangunahing kaalaman sa hand therapy What to expect from hand therapy, how often you'll go, and what good rehab looks like. Open → Pag-aalaga ng cast at splint sa bahay Looking after a plaster or splint at home — keeping it dry, elevation, keeping joints moving, and the urgent signs of a too-tight cast. Open → Pag-aalaga sa iyong peklat Massage, silicone, sun protection and the 12-month timeline for surgical scars to soften and fade. Open → Pag-aalaga sa iyong sugat Dressings, showering, and signs of infection after upper-limb surgery. Open → Pag-aayuno Bago ang Operasyon: Ano ang Maaari Mong Kainin at Inumin, at Bakit Why you must stop eating before an anaesthetic, when you can still sip water, and what can happen if you do not fast. The clear fasting rules that keep your stomach empty and your lungs safe during surgery. Open → Pag-iwas sa mga blood clot sa bahay Reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis after upper-limb surgery — mobilisation, hydration, medication. Open → Pagbabalik sa isport Phased return to sport after upper-limb surgery, and when contact sport is safe again. Open → Pagbabalik sa trabaho When you can return to desk, light, and heavy work after upper-limb surgery. Open → Paghahanda para sa Operasyon General checklist for the days before upper-limb surgery — fasting, what to bring, medications. Open → Paglipad at pagbiyahe pagkatapos ng operasyon Clot risk, cast tightness at altitude, fitness to fly and the practicalities of travelling after upper-limb surgery. Open → Pagmamaneho Pagkatapos ng Operasyon sa Balikat at Braso: Kailan Ito Ligtas at Legal? After most shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair, you usually cannot drive for about six weeks, and not while your arm is in a sling. When it is safe and legal to get back to the wheel after hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder surgery. Open → Pagsusuot at Pagtulog Gamit ang Arm Sling How to sleep in an arm sling, get the sling position right, and look after it after shoulder, elbow or wrist surgery, including whether to keep the sling on overnight. Open → Pagtitibi at pangangalaga sa bituka pagkatapos ng operasyon Why constipation is common after surgery (especially with strong painkillers) and how to prevent and manage it. Open → Pamamaga at pag-angat pagkatapos ng operasyon Why a hand or arm swells after surgery, how elevation and gentle movement control it, and when swelling is a warning sign. Open → Pamamahala ng sakit pagkatapos ng operasyon What pain to expect, how to use pain relief well, and when to call. Open → Pang-araw-araw na buhay pagkatapos ng operasyon sa balikat Washing, dressing, sleeping and managing day-to-day with the operated arm in a sling after shoulder surgery. Open → Pang-araw-araw na buhay pagkatapos ng operasyon sa kamay, pulso o siko Keeping a hand or wrist dressing dry, elevation to control swelling, and one-handed living after hand, wrist or elbow surgery. Open → Tamang pagkain para sa paggaling Everyday food to support recovery after surgery — protein, energy, healing vitamins, and preventing constipation. Open → Tulog, Sakit at Paggaling How sleep and pain affect each other, why surgery and shoulder problems disturb sleep, and what helps you rest and recover. Open →

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