Shoulder Problems

The most common cause of acromioclavicular joint arthritis is wear and tear through over use. For this reason it is most common in people who are aged 50 or older and in athletes who place a lot of stress on the joint.

Bicep Problems

The most common shoulder conditions affecting the biceps are injuries to the cartilage and tendons that attach the biceps muscle to the shoulder bones. These include SLAP lesions, tendonitis, and tendon rupture.

Calcific Tendonitis

Calcific tendonitis is a build-up of calcium deposits within one or more of the four tendons that meet at the top of the shoulder joint. Together these four tendons are known as the rotator cuff.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition where the ball and socket joint of the shoulder appears to "freeze". This causes loss of motion with stiffness in all directions. Typically the shoulder joint is stiff and initially painful.

Shoulder Arthritis

Glenohumeral arthritis is also known as shoulder arthritis. It is a progressive type of arthritis that is normally caused by damage to the cartilage surfaces of the shoulder's glenohumeral (ball and socket) joint.

Shoulder Instability

This is when the ball of your shoulder slips in certain position or completely comes out of joint (dislocates). There are a number of types of instability and it can get worse with time.

Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is the group of four tendons that surround the shoulder joint and control its movement. The tendons can become inflamed, degenerate or tear and can lead to pain and weakness, particularly with sudden movements.

Snapping Scapula

Snapping scapula is a general term applied to a range of disorders that can result in a painful clicking or snapping sensation in the shoulder blade (scapula).

Subacromial Impingement

Subacromial impingement is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder and upper arm. It happens when the tendons of the shoulder joint are strained or injured.

Winging Scapula

Winging scapula is the description for a condition where the shoulder blade protrudes from your back, giving the impression of a wing. In most cases, only one shoulder blade is affected.

Andrew Cole

Andrew Cole studied medicine at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School (now part of Imperial College) at the University of London. He qualified with a BSc (Hons) in 1987 and as a Doctor in 1990.

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Richard Blaquiere

After qualifying in medicine Dr Blaquiere gained experience and training in Manchester, Jamaica, Southampton, The Royal Marsden Hospital and New Zealand.

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Madeline Sampson

Dr Sampson was born in Yorkshire and gained her radiology training in Sheffield and subsequently at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Middlesex.

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Vasileios (Bill) Skiades

Dr Skiadas studied medicine at the Hellenic Corps Officers Military Academy in Greece and trained in diagnostic radiology at Areteion Hospital, University of Athens. In 2011 he moved to Liverpool, UK, for his Fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology and since 2013 he has been working as a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at the University Southampton Hospital.

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Matthew Thomas

I trained in Medicine at Cambridge and London. Initially I pursued a career in surgery obtaining Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2002 before changing direction towards Radiology. Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists followed in 2006 having trained at St George’s in London. I pursued a fellowship in Musculoskeletal radiology at Southampton where I have now practiced for 10 years.

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Leonard King

Dr King trained in diagnostic Radiology at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London and subsequently as the MRI Fellow at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He is a former Army Consultant Adviser in Radiology with more than 18 years experience as a Musculoskeletal Radiologist.

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Neeraj Purohit

Neeraj was appointed as consultant radiologist at Southampton in 2017. He completed his radiology training in Wessex and a specialist fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore in London.

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Chris Plomer

All of Mr. Cole's work is co-ordinated and organised by his personal assistants Chris Plomer and Belinda Mitchell. Chris has many years' experience working closely with Mr. Cole.

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Belinda Mitchell

Belinda has worked for years with Mr Cole creating an excellent working environment. She has good knowledge of how to make the patient journey as hassle-free as possible and she can help avery step of the way.

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Paul Dawson

Dr Paul Dawson has been an anaesthetist for over 14 years. After obtaining his first degree in microbiology at Bristol University he worked in clinical laboratories for five years.

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Harry Akerman

Dr. Harry Akerman’s main area of interest is in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia. This targeted method of placing local anaesthetic around nerves allows his patients to receive the best possible pain relief following their operations.

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Physiotherapists

Excellent quality physiotherapy is vital for your rehabilitation and recovery. Mr. Cole works closely with both his own teams of physiotherapists and with any physiotherapist of your choice. The physiotherapy you receive will be tailored to your individual needs.

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