Shoulder pain and injury can significantly affect daily activities, sleep, and quality of life. When non-surgical treatments are no longer effective, shoulder surgery may be recommended to restore function and relieve pain.
Dr William Blakeney is an orthopaedic surgeon in Perth specialising in shoulder surgery. His practice focuses on modern surgical techniques for treating a wide range of shoulder conditions including arthritis, rotator cuff tears, instability, and fractures.
This page outlines the most common shoulder operations performed to treat these conditions.
Surgical Options in Perth for Shoulder Pain
When Is Shoulder Surgery Needed?
Many shoulder conditions can be treated without surgery using physiotherapy, medications, or injections. However, surgery may be recommended when:
• Pain persists despite conservative treatment
• Shoulder weakness or instability affects function
• There is significant structural damage in the joint
• Movement becomes severely limited
• Symptoms interfere with sleep or daily activities
An assessment by a shoulder specialist can help determine the most appropriate treatment. Dr William Blakeney is an orthopaedic surgeon in Perth with a special interest in shoulder surgery. He offers assessment, diagnosis, and management for a range of shoulder conditions.
Why Choose a Perth Shoulder Surgeon?
Seeing a surgeon locally means easier access to follow-up care and physiotherapy support. Dr Blakeney consults at SJOG Subiaco and operates at several Perth hospitals.
Types of Shoulder Surgery
Several different procedures may be used depending on the underlying condition.
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder joint replacement surgery in Perth, also known as total shoulder arthroplasty, is highly effective in alleviating shoulder joint pain. Dr. Blakeney, a renowned specialist in Perth for shoulder replacement surgery, ensures patients can return to their everyday activities with ease. Shoulder replacement surgery offers significant relief and improved quality of life for those suffering from shoulder pain.
Rotator Cuff repair
Rotator cuff surgery involves repairing a torn tendon by reattaching it to the humerus bone in the upper arm, a key procedure for shoulder injury recovery.
Dr Blakeney is a leading orthopaedic surgeon in Perth with significant experience and success in shoulder rotator cuff surgery in Perth and WA.
Surgery for shoulder dislocations
Some patients experience recurrent shoulder dislocations due to instability of the joint. Shoulder stabilisation surgery restores the stability of the joint by repairing or reconstructing the supporting structures around the shoulder. This procedure may be recommended for patients with repeated dislocations or significant labral injury.
What Are the Types of Shoulder Problems?
Shoulder arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. When an arthritic shoulder is inflamed it can lead to cartilage damage and loss which results in a stiff and painful shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability in adults. The rotator cuff tendons cover the head of the humerus, allowing you to lift and rotate your arm. When one of the rotator cuff tendons is torn, the tendon no longer attaches to the head of the humerus, thus causing weakness in your shoulder.
Dislocated Shoulder
A subluxation or partial dislocation is when the head of the humerus is partially out of the socket (glenoid). Comparatively shoulder dislocation means it is all the way out of the socket. Consequently, both cause pain and instability in the shoulder.
Bursitis Treatments Perth
Shoulder impingement is one of the most common problems seen with the shoulder and a frequent source of pain. Afterwards an impinged shoulder results from a conflict involving the rotator cuff tendons, the bursa and the bones. Another term for bursitis is rotator cuff tendonitis.
Shoulder Rehab in Perth
What are good ways to care for shoulders after shoulder surgery in Perth?
Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation Perth
These videos have been produced in collaboration with Perth Sports Physio to help you with your shoulder surgery rehabilitation. You should be doing these shoulder exercises 3-5 times a day. You should do 1-2 circuits each time.
Shoulder Hydrotherapy Perth
The following exercises can be performed in the pool from 6 weeks post-shoulder surgery.
You can do 2-3 circuits of the exercises.
Enquiry
Consulting Rooms
Perth
St John of God
Medical Clinic
Suite 213
25 McCourt Street,
Subiaco WA 6008
Albany
Great Southern
Specialist Centre,
55 Cockburn Rd ,
Mira Mar WA 6330
Phone: 08 9489 8733
Email: blakeney@wcortho.com.au
Fax: 08 9489 8735
Operating Theatres
St John of God Hospital
12 Salvado Rd, Subiaco WA 6008