Insights & Journal

Notes from the clinic

Insights, reflections and articles on shoulder surgery, surgeon ergonomics, research and the evolving practice of modern orthopaedics.

Patient FAQs

13 September 2026
When can I drive?
Practical advice about deciding when you can safely return to driving after shoulder surgery or injury.
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6 September 2026
When should I wear a sling?
When to wear a sling after shoulder surgery or injury — exercises, sleeping, washing, and why sling designs differ. Patient advice from a shoulder specialist.
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Articles of interest

29 August 2026
Corticosteroid injections before shoulder surgery - what's the harm
A review of Gilat et al, JSES 35 (2026): 1860-9, on the dose-dependent association between pre-operative corticosteroid injections and complications after anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
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Surgeon ergonomics

31 August 2026
Surgical Ergonomics: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All
Part 1 of a series on surgical ergonomics: why operating setups and instrument design still assume one type of surgeon, and what that means for musculoskeletal health, inclusion and patient outcomes.
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Thoughts on evolving practices

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