Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Service

Welcome to the Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Shoulder and Elbow Service at Derriford Hospital.

We are a multi-disciplinary team of Consultant Surgeons, Consultant Radiologists, Specialist Physiotherapists, Nursing and Rehabilitation Staff.  We assess and treat patients with a wide range of elective musculoskeletal conditions affecting the Shoulder and Elbow including Sports injuries and Degenerative conditions. 

We also support the Peninsula Major Trauma Centre undertaking complex post-traumatic reconstructive procedures in multiply injured patients or those with complex shoulder or elbow trauma. 

We provide a patient-centred service.  Undertake sub-specialist training to consultant surgeons of the future.  We have developed patient pathways around the Map of Medicine providing evidence-based practice across Primary and Secondary Care.  We are involved in national clinical trials including rotator cuff surgery and shoulder arthroscopy.

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