Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Shoulder can cause persistent pain, stiffness, and limit your ability to use your arm for everyday tasks. When chronic, arthritis can result in permanent damage to the cartilage lining of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint and the formation of new troublesome boney growths (osteophytes).
Benefits of Treatment
Significant Pain Relief
Alleviate chronic shoulder pain caused by arthritis.
Improved Range of Motion
Regain the ability to lift, reach, and perform daily activities.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Enjoy a more active and comfortable lifestyle.
Personalised Treatment Plan
Tailored care, from non-surgical options to shoulder replacement.
Expert Shoulder Surgeon
Access to a highly experienced and locally based shoulder surgeon.
Treatment for Arthritis of the Shoulder
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.
Replaces damaged shoulder joint surfaces with artificial implants to relieve severe arthritis pain and restore function.
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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