Welcome to the Shoulder Unit

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The Shoulder Unit offers rapid diagnosis, intervention and aftercare, with a national and international reputation for exemplary treatment of all shoulder and elbow problems. Common conditions and procedures treated at The Shoulder Unit include frozen shoulder, rotator cuff disease, shoulder replacement and arthritis of the elbow and shoulder.

The Unit is led by five of the UK’s top orthopaedic upper limb surgeons. They are supported by world class operating theatres, physiotherapy and imaging. Our aim is to be the best facility available for patients looking for treatment for all shoulder and elbow problems.

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Shoulder problems we treat

Our Location

A clinical and research training position at the Shoulder Unit

Our Expertise & Services

We offer expert repair of your shoulder injuries and conditions, using the most appropriate methods for your case.

Our Consultants have experience performing thousands of surgeries and will advise you of the most appropriate treatment option to achieve the best possible outcome and lowest chance of recurrence.

The Shoulder Unit at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth is designed to provide prompt, expert investigation and treatment for a full range of elbow and shoulder conditions.

Mr Philip Ahrens - Consultant at The Shoulder Unit

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