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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

آپ کا کندھا کیسے کام کرتا ہے Shoulder anatomy overview – bones (clavicle, scapula, humerus) and how they enable wide range of motion. Open → کندھے کی آرتھروسکوپی What shoulder arthroscopy is, what it's used for, and how to prepare and recover. Open →

Rotator cuff & impingement

روٹیٹر مینڈف کی خرابی Rotator cuff disorders: common causes of shoulder pain, ranging from mild ache to debilitating injury. Open → Subacromial Impingement اور بورسائٹس Subacromial impingement — causes of shoulder pain with overhead activity, diagnosis, and treatment options. Open → کیلسیفک ٹینڈنائٹس Calcific tendinitis causes shoulder pain from calcium deposits; treatment ranges from observation to washing out the calcium. Open → منڈف آرتھروپیتھی Rotator cuff arthropathy: shoulder arthritis following a long-standing, massive rotator cuff tear and its impact on function. Open → اوس اکرومیئل Patient-facing topic on os acromiale — failed fusion of an acromial ossification centre that may cause shoulder pain and contribute to subacromial impingement. Open → روٹیٹر مینچف کی مرمت Rotator cuff repair reattaches torn tendons to bone, improving pain and function when conservative treatment fails. Open → ریویژن rotator cuff کی مرمت Open → سباکرومیئل ڈیکمپریشن Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for impingement and bursitis — operation and recovery. Open → سینے کے لنگر اور ہڈیوں کی مرمت کا طریقہ Open → EnFix حیاتیاتی Scaffold Open →

Instability, labrum & biceps

کندھے کی عدم استحکام Shoulder instability — understanding the feeling of looseness, causes, and treatment options. Open → کندھے پر کلک کرنا ، پاپنگ اور عدم استحکام 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 → SLAP اور Biceps پیتھالوجی Superior labral (SLAP) tears and disorders of the long head of biceps — assessment and treatment. Open → بائسپس ٹینڈینوپیتھی اور لانگ ہیڈ ریپچر Front-of-shoulder biceps tendon pain and the "Popeye" long-head rupture — and why the rupture usually needs no surgery. Open → پچھلے کندھے استحکام Arthroscopic Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability — distinct from open Latarjet. Open → پچھلے کندھے استحکام Open → لاٹارجیٹ طریقہ کار Latarjet procedure — bone block transfer for recurrent shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss. Open → بائسپس ٹینوڈیسس Biceps tenodesis and tenotomy — when, where (suprapectoral vs subpectoral) and what to expect afterwards. Open →

Arthritis & shoulder replacement

کندھے کا گٹھیا Shoulder arthritis causes pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion — diagnosis and treatment options explored. Open → جامع آرتھروسکوپک مینجمنٹ (سی اے ایم) 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 → کندھے کی کل آرتھروپلاسٹی Total shoulder replacement for severe arthritis — stemless options if rotator cuff is intact. Open → ریورس کندھے Arthroplasty Reverse shoulder replacement for severe rotator cuff tears and arthritis—when a traditional replacement isn’t ideal. Open → ریویژن کندھے کی تبدیلی Revision shoulder replacement — addressing failure of prior shoulder replacements with a reverse design. Open →

Fractures & trauma

کلیویکل فریکچر Clavicle fractures — when conservative management is fine and when fixation is indicated. Open → قریبی ہیمیرس فریکچر Proximal humerus fractures — Neer classification, sling management, and surgical options. Open → پیکٹوریلس میجر رپرچر A chest-muscle tear, classically during a heavy bench press — how to recognise it and why complete tears are usually repaired early. Open → سینے کی بڑی مرمت Open → کلیویکل فریکچر فکسشن Clavicle fixation (ORIF) — restoring alignment and stability for displaced clavicle fractures. Open → قریبی ہیمیرس فریکچر ORIF (پلیٹ اور کیل فکسشن) Open → شدید قریبی ہومیرس فریکچر کے لئے کندھے کی آرتھروپلاسٹی Open →

Collarbone & AC joint

Acromioclavicular مشترکہ چوٹ (کادھے علیحدگی) A shoulder separation from a fall on the point of the shoulder — grading, the bump that may remain, and when surgery is needed. Open → اے سی مشترکہ آسٹیوآرتھرائٹس AC joint osteoarthritis causes localized shoulder pain with cross-body movements; treatment ranges from activity modification to surgery. Open → ڈسٹل کلیویکل آسٹیولیسس Open → اسٹرنوکلاویکولر مشترکہ بیماریاں Problems where the collarbone meets the breastbone — arthritis, instability and the rare but serious posterior dislocation — and how each is managed. Open → AC مشترکہ استحکام Surgical reconstruction for high-grade AC joint dislocation (Rockwood III-VI). Open → ڈسٹل کلیویکل ایکسیشن (ممفورڈ طریقہ کار) 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

منجمد کندھے Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and stiffness, progressing through freezing, frozen, and thawing phases. Open → منجمد کندھے کے لئے کیپسولر ریلیز Arthroscopic capsular release frees a stiff shoulder (frozen shoulder) when physiotherapy and injections fail. Open →

Nerve problems

Suprascapular نیوروپیتھی Open → Suprascapular اعصاب ڈیمپریشن Open → تھوراسک آؤٹ لیٹ سنڈروم 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

آرم سلنگ پہننا اور اس میں سونا 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 → آپ کے آپریشن کا دن 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 → آپ کے زخم کی جانچ اور سلائی ہٹانا What happens at the post-op wound check, dissolvable vs removable stitches, what removal feels like, and when to seek help sooner. Open → آپ کے زخم کی دیکھ بھال Massage, silicone, sun protection and the 12-month timeline for surgical scars to soften and fade. Open → آپ کے کندھے اعصاب بلاک 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 → آپریشن سے پہلے روزہ رکھنا: آپ کیا کھا سکتے ہیں اور کیوں؟ 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 → آپریشن کے بعد پرواز اور سفر Clot risk, cast tightness at altitude, fitness to fly and the practicalities of travelling after upper-limb surgery. Open → اپنے زخم کی دیکھ بھال Dressings, showering, and signs of infection after upper-limb surgery. Open → حرارت بمقابلہ برف When ice helps, when heat helps, and how to use either safely on the upper limb. Open → دماغ، تناؤ اور صحت یابی How stress, low mood, anxiety and worry about pain affect recovery and surgical outcomes — and what helps. Open → سرجری کی تیاری General checklist for the days before upper-limb surgery — fasting, what to bring, medications. Open → سرجری کے ارد گرد خون کو پتلا کرنے والے How anticoagulants and antiplatelets work, and why the timing of stopping each before surgery differs — platelet turnover, half-lives and clot risk. Open → سرجری کے بعد درد کا انتظام کرنا What pain to expect, how to use pain relief well, and when to call. Open → سرجری کے بعد سوجن اور بلندی Why a hand or arm swells after surgery, how elevation and gentle movement control it, and when swelling is a warning sign. Open → سرجری کے بعد قبض اور آنتوں کی دیکھ بھال Why constipation is common after surgery (especially with strong painkillers) and how to prevent and manage it. Open → شفا کے لئے اچھی طرح سے کھانا Everyday food to support recovery after surgery — protein, energy, healing vitamins, and preventing constipation. Open → نیند، درد اور بحالی How sleep and pain affect each other, why surgery and shoulder problems disturb sleep, and what helps you rest and recover. Open → کام پر واپسی When you can return to desk, light, and heavy work after upper-limb surgery. Open → کندھے اور بازو کی سرجری کے بعد ڈرائیونگ: یہ کب محفوظ اور قانونی ہے؟ 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 → کندھے کی سرجری کے بعد روزمرہ کی زندگی Washing, dressing, sleeping and managing day-to-day with the operated arm in a sling after shoulder surgery. Open → کندھے کی سرجری کے بعد میلاٹونن Why we prescribe melatonin after shoulder surgery, what the trial evidence shows, the dose we use, and what to expect from it. Open → کھیلوں میں واپسی Phased return to sport after upper-limb surgery, and when contact sport is safe again. Open → کیا میرا زخم متاثر ہوا ہے؟ How to tell normal healing from a wound infection after surgery — the warning signs and when to seek help. Open → گھر میں خون کے جمنے کی روک تھام Reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis after upper-limb surgery — mobilisation, hydration, medication. Open → گھر میں کاسٹ اور سپلنٹ کی دیکھ بھال 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 → ہاتھ، کلائی یا کہنی کی سرجری کے بعد روزمرہ کی زندگی Keeping a hand or wrist dressing dry, elevation to control swelling, and one-handed living after hand, wrist or elbow surgery. Open → ہینڈ تھراپی کی بنیادی باتیں What to expect from hand therapy, how often you'll go, and what good rehab looks like. Open →

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