Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and/or Subacromial Bursitis
Rotator cuff tendinopathy and subacromial bursitis occurs when the rotator cuff tendons and the bursa (a fluid-filled sac) in your shoulder get pinched between the top of your arm bone (humerus) and the acromion (part of your shoulder blade) during arm elevation. This can cause persistent pain, especially with overhead activities, weakness, and clicking in the shoulder.
Benefits of Treatment
Pain Relief
Alleviate the sharp pain and ache associated with impingement.
Improved Range of Motion
Reduce stiffness and discomfort with overhead movements.
Enhanced Shoulder Function
Regain comfort in daily activities and sport.
Personalised Treatment Plan
Tailored care, from non-surgical options to surgical decompression and acromioplasty.
Expert Shoulder Surgeon
Access to a highly experienced and locally based shoulder surgeon.
Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and/or Subacromial Bursitis
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 bone spurs and/or inflamed tissue to create more space, relieving shoulder impingement pain and improving motion.
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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