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Plain-English information about balikat conditions, operations, and recovery.

How your balikat works

How your shoulder works Shoulder anatomy overview – bones (clavicle, scapula, humerus) and how they enable wide range of motion. Open →

Conditions

Arthropatiya ng Cuff Rotator cuff arthropathy: shoulder arthritis following a long-standing, massive rotator cuff tear and its impact on function. Open → Artritis ng Balikat Shoulder arthritis causes pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion — diagnosis and treatment options explored. Open → Biceps Tendinopathy at Pagputol ng Long-Head Front-of-shoulder biceps tendon pain and the "Popeye" long-head rupture — and why the rupture usually needs no surgery. Open → Calcific Tendinitis Calcific tendinitis causes shoulder pain from calcium deposits; treatment ranges from observation to washing out the calcium. Open → EnFix Biological Scaffold Open → Fraktura ng Klavikula Clavicle fractures — when conservative management is fine and when fixation is indicated. Open → Fraktura ng Proksimal Humerus Proximal humerus fractures — Neer classification, sling management, and surgical options. Open → Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and stiffness, progressing through freezing, frozen, and thawing phases. Open → Mga Disorderng ng Sendromang Klavikular Problems where the collarbone meets the breastbone — arthritis, instability and the rare but serious posterior dislocation — and how each is managed. Open → Mga Disyembre ng Rotator Cuff Rotator cuff disorders: common causes of shoulder pain, ranging from mild ache to debilitating injury. 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 → Osteoarthritis ng AC Joint AC joint osteoarthritis causes localized shoulder pain with cross-body movements; treatment ranges from activity modification to surgery. Open → Osteolysis ng Distal Clavicle Open → Pagkabigat ng Balikat Shoulder instability — understanding the feeling of looseness, causes, and treatment options. Open → Pagkiklik, Pagpuputok, at Pagkabigat 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 → Pagsabog 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 → Sindrom ng Thoracic Outlet Compression of the nerves and vessels at the base of the neck — the types, why diagnosis is tricky, and physio-first treatment. Open → SLAP at Patolohiya ng Biceps Superior labral (SLAP) tears and disorders of the long head of biceps — assessment and treatment. Open → Subacromial Impingement at Bursitis Subacromial impingement — causes of shoulder pain with overhead activity, diagnosis, and treatment options. Open → Sugat sa Acromioclavicular Joint (Pagkakahiwalay ng Balikat) A shoulder separation from a fall on the point of the shoulder — grading, the bump that may remain, and when surgery is needed. Open → Suprascapular neuropathy Open →

Operations

Anterior na Stabilisasyon ng Balikat Arthroscopic Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability — distinct from open Latarjet. Open → Arthroscopy ng Balikat What shoulder arthroscopy is, what it's used for, and how to prepare and recover. Open → Biceps Tenodesis Biceps tenodesis and tenotomy — when, where (suprapectoral vs subpectoral) and what to expect afterwards. Open → Kabuuang arthroplasty ng balikat Total shoulder replacement for severe arthritis — stemless options if rotator cuff is intact. Open → Komprehensibong Arthroskopikong Pamamahala (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 → ORIF ng Proksimal Humerus (Pagtitiyak ng Plaka at Pako) Open → Pag-aalis ng Distal Clavicle (Prosedura ni Mumford) 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 → Pagkukumpuni ng Katatagan ng AC Joint Surgical reconstruction for high-grade AC joint dislocation (Rockwood III-VI). Open → Pagkukumpuni ng klávikula Clavicle fixation (ORIF) — restoring alignment and stability for displaced clavicle fractures. Open → Pagkumpuni ng rotator cuff Rotator cuff repair reattaches torn tendons to bone, improving pain and function when conservative treatment fails. Open → Paglilinis ng kapsula Arthroscopic capsular release frees a stiff shoulder (frozen shoulder) when physiotherapy and injections fail. Open → Pagsasaayos ng rotator cuff Open → Pagsasauli ng pagpapalit ng balikat Revision shoulder replacement — addressing failure of prior shoulder replacements with a reverse design. Open → Prosedura ng Latarjet Latarjet procedure — bone block transfer for recurrent shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss. Open → Reverse shoulder arthroplasty Reverse shoulder replacement for severe rotator cuff tears and arthritis—when a traditional replacement isn’t ideal. Open → Shoulder Arthroplasty para sa Akutong Fraktura ng Proksimal na Humerus Open → Subacromial Decompression Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for impingement and bursitis — operation and recovery. Open → Suprascapular nerve decompression 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 nerve block sa balikat 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 pagpapakonsulta para sa iyong sugat at pag-alis 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 → 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 → 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 → Init vs Yelo When ice helps, when heat helps, and how to use either safely on the upper limb. Open → Isip, Stress, at Pagbawi How stress, low mood, anxiety and worry about pain affect recovery and surgical outcomes — and what helps. Open → Mga Pampapayat ng Dugo Bago ang 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 impormasyon tungkol sa hand therapy What to expect from hand therapy, how often you'll go, and what good rehab looks like. Open → Naka-infekt ba ang sugat ko? How to tell normal healing from a wound infection after surgery — the warning signs and when to seek help. 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-iwas sa mga dugo na kumbinasyon sa bahay Reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis after upper-limb surgery — mobilisation, hydration, medication. Open → Pag-ubot at pagtaas ng posisyon 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 → Pagbabalik sa isports 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 → Pagkain nang maayos para sa paggaling Everyday food to support recovery after surgery — protein, energy, healing vitamins, and preventing constipation. Open → Paglipad at paglalakbay 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 → Pagpupuyat 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 → Pagsuot 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 → Pagsusuka at pag-aalaga sa tiyan pagkatapos ng operasyon Why constipation is common after surgery (especially with strong painkillers) and how to prevent and manage it. Open → Pagtulog, Sakit, at Pagbawi How sleep and pain affect each other, why surgery and shoulder problems disturb sleep, and what helps you rest and recover. Open → Pamamahala ng sakit pagkatapos ng operasyon What pain to expect, how to use pain relief well, and when to call. Open →

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