Shoulder Fracture Fixation
Shoulder Fracture Fixation i.e., of the humerus (upper arm bone), shoulder joint components (glenoid or scapula), or clavicle (collarbone) may be recommended if you have sustained a fracture. Many fractures of the shoulder do not require surgical fixation, depending on patient age, fracture age, type of fracture, and degree of displacement, and can instead be managed in a sling.
Benefits of Surgery
Enhanced Healing & Stability
If required, fixing the fracture with plates, screws, or rods provides the stability required for the bone to heal correctly.
Prevent Long-Term Complications
If required, timely and effective fracture fixation can prevent issues like malunion (healing incorrectly), nonunion (failure to heal), chronic pain, and early arthritis that can arise from improperly managed fractures.
Procedure Information
Dr Richmond has sub-specialist expertise in Shoulder Surgery.
Following a thorough assessment, including physical examination, imaging, and consideration of your activity level – surgery may be recommended.
Shoulder fracture fixation is typically performed through small to medium skin incisions.
Fractures such as a fractured clavicle (collarbone), or a fractured humerus (upper arm bone) can cause significant pain, deformity, and loss of arm function.
Conditions Treated
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.
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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