The Upper Limb & Sports Surgery Service provides comprehensive, specialised care for disorders and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, with a strong emphasis on sports-related and activity-related conditions. We care for patients across the full spectrum of activity levels, from recreational athletes to competitive sports participants, as well as individuals whose work or lifestyle places high functional demands on the upper and lower limbs.
Our service manages both acute injuries, such as ligament, tendon, and cartilage injuries, and chronic degenerative conditions arising from overuse, ageing, or prior trauma. Treatment is grounded in evidence-based non-operative care where appropriate, and advanced surgical management when required, including minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and complex reconstructive procedures.
We adopt a patient-centred and goal-oriented approach, aiming to restore function, relieve pain, and enable patients to return safely to work, daily activities, and sporting pursuits. Care plans are individualised and supported by structured, sport- and activity-specific rehabilitation, delivered in close collaboration with physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists to optimise recovery and long-term outcomes.
Conditions We Treat
Shoulder Conditions
- Rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy
- Shoulder impingement and bursitis
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Shoulder instability and dislocations
- Labral tears (SLAP and Bankart lesions)
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint disorders
- Shoulder arthritis
- Sports‑related shoulder injuries
Elbow Conditions
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Elbow stiffness and contracture
- Elbow instability and ligament injuries
- Distal biceps and triceps tendon injuries
- Elbow arthritis
- Throwing‑related elbow injuries
Hip & Knee Sports Conditions
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Cartilage injuries of the knee
- Patellofemoral instability and dislocation
- Sports-related knee arthritis and chondral lesions
- Hip labral tears
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Sports-related groin and hip pain
Sports & Traumatic Injuries
- Acute ligament and tendon injuries
- Fractures of the shoulder and elbow
- Overuse injuries in athletes
- Work- and sports-related upper limb trauma
Surgical Procedures We Offer
Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder stabilisation (Bankart and Latarjet procedures)
- SLAP and labral repair
- Subacromial decompression
- AC joint excision
- Shoulder arthroplasty (replacement) for arthritis
Elbow Surgery
- Elbow arthroscopy
- Tendon debridement and repair
- Ligament reconstruction (including UCL reconstruction)
- Release for elbow stiffness
- Elbow arthroplasty
Hip & Knee Sports Surgery
- Knee arthroscopy (meniscus repair and meniscectomy)
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
- Cartilage repair and restoration procedures
- Patellofemoral stabilisation procedures
- Hip arthroscopy
- Labral repair and reconstruction
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) correction
Sports & Trauma Surgery
- Minimally invasive fracture fixation
- Tendon and ligament reconstruction
- Revision surgery for failed prior procedures
Non‑Surgical Management
- Physiotherapy and sports‑specific rehabilitation
- Activity modification and ergonomic advice
- Injection therapies (corticosteroid and biologics)
- Bracing and splinting
- Structured return‑to‑sport programmes
Our Team & Approach
Our service is led by fellowship‑trained orthopaedic surgeons specialising in shoulder, elbow, and sports surgery, and is supported by a multidisciplinary team including:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports medicine physicians
- Occupational therapists
- Radiologists
- Rehabilitation specialists
We emphasise shared decision‑making, patient education, minimally invasive techniques, and outcome‑driven care to achieve durable functional recovery and safe return to activity.
Achievements, Education, Training & Research
The Upper Limb & Sports Surgery Service is committed to advancing sports surgery care through excellence in clinical practice, education, and research. Our service actively contributes to the development and dissemination of best practices in sports-related orthopaedic care across the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee.
Our faculty regularly participate in and teach at local and regional sports surgery and trauma courses, and are actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate orthopaedic training. Through these educational roles, we contribute to the training of future surgeons and allied health professionals with a strong emphasis on safe return to sport and function.
The service is engaged in clinical research, prospective registries, and outcomes tracking initiatives focused on sports surgery procedures, rehabilitation protocols, and patient-reported outcome measures. Return-to-sport rates, functional recovery, and durability of outcomes are key metrics used to guide continuous quality improvement and evidence-based care.
