Arthritis of the Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ)
Arthritis (including Osteoarthritis) of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) can cause localised pain in the front of the shoulder where the clavicle (collarbone) meets the scapular (shoulder blade). Pain is often provoked by heavy lifting, overhead activities and/or reaching across your body.
Benefits of Treatment
Targeted Pain Relief
Alleviate pain specifically at the top of your shoulder.
Improved Overhead Movement
Reduce discomfort during reaching and lifting.
Enhanced Shoulder Function
Regain comfort in daily activities.
Personalised Treatment Plan
Tailored care, from non-surgical options to surgical excision.
Expert Shoulder Surgeon
Access to a highly experienced and locally based shoulder surgeon.
Treatment for Arthritis of the Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ)
During your consultation, Dr Richmond will carefully evaluate your condition and discuss all management options with you, including non-surgical treatments, so you can confidently decide on the right path forward.
Removes a small portion of the collarbone to alleviate pain from arthrosis or impingement in the AC joint.
Dr Bradley Richmond
Orthopaedic Surgeon - BHB, MBChB, FRACS (Orth)
Dr Bradley Richmond graduated as a Doctor from the University of Auckland in 2004 and trained as a general Orthopaedic Surgeon in New Zealand, obtaining fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014. He then spent a further 18 months undertaking subspecialty fellowship training in Sydney, working with some of the most respected Knee and Shoulder surgeons in Australia.
For 10 years, until early 2026, Dr Richmond worked as a Staff Specialist at Rockhampton Hospital – providing public Orthopaedic care to Central Queenslanders, and providing training and supervision to Orthopaedic Trainees, Junior Doctors, and International Medical Graduate Specialists.
In April 2024, he commenced part-time private practice, and now does this full-time; focusing exclusively on his areas of specialist expertise – knee and shoulder surgery.
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