Shoulder
Expert shoulder surgeon with experience in the treatment of a range of shoulder conditions.
Shoulder Procedures We Perform
Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) is a revolutionary alternative to traditional open procedures. In this method, a small camera, or arthroscope, is inserted through minor incisions, providing a clear view of the shoulder joint.
Compared to traditional open surgery, shoulder arthroscopy...
Mr. Soong Chua and his dedicated team specialise in rotator cuff surgery and in identifying rotator cuff tears, whether partial or complete. With expertise in shoulder surgery, Mr Soong Chua offers tailored solutions to help you regain your full range of motion.
Partial and Full Rotator...
What is a Rotator Cuff Graft/Patch Augmentation
When there is a partial rotator cuff tear that is symptomatic and not responding to conservative treatment, it is sometimes necessary to consider surgery.
Even though the tears may be partial thickness, the equivalent of a full repair is usually...
Mr Soong Chua performs arthroplasty surgery or shoulder replacement in Melbourne, which is used to treat arthritis of the shoulder much like a hip and knee replacement.
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder is known as a ball-and-socket joint. The ball of the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the...
The proximal biceps tendon (or long head of the biceps), is located at the top of the biceps muscle, close to the shoulder. A tear in this region of the biceps is often less problematic, than that of a tear at the elbow. For information on distal biceps tendon surgery, click here.
The main sign...
Large Rotator Cuff Tears
Some patients have massive rotator cuff tears which cause pain, weakness and loss of motion. If the tears are so severe that the tendon cannot be restored to its normal position, it may be irreparable. In these cases, there is an associated defect of the superior capsule,...
Shoulder reconstruction or stabilisation, can be required if your shoulder is unstable and the ball of your shoulder joint (humeral head) needs to be prevented from coming out of its socket (glenoid).
The surgery can become necessary after a traumatic event such as a dislocation, or as the...
In some cases of shoulder instability, especially with significant trauma or recurrent dislocation, there is bone loss affecting either the humerus (ball) or glenoid (socket). The more severe the bone loss, the higher the risk of recurrent dislocation. In this situation, a labral repair alone may...
The pectoralis major is the main muscle at the front of your chest. It originates as a large sheet from multiple locations including the ribs, sternum and clavicle. The muscle divides into two heads, a clavicular head and a sternal head, which then converge into a singular attachment at the upper...