Shoulder&Elbow Doc

29/05/2026

Steroid injections can give short-term pain relief for shoulder pain, but repeated injections may cause more harm than good. They treat pain, not the cause, and over-reliance can delay proper diagnosis and worsen outcomes.

22/04/2026

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair = Small incisions. Strong results.

This keyhole surgery reattaches torn shoulder tendons using suture anchors, helping restore strength and get you back to pain-free movement.

Recovery is a team effort: protect, then move, then strengthen. Most patients see major improvement by 4-6 months with proper rehab.

Check the infographic to see exactly how the repair works and what to expect week by week.

Dealing with shoulder pain that won’t quit? Consult an orthopaedic shoulder & elbow surgeon to discuss whether arthroscopic repair is right for you.

Prof Archie Rachuene
Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
📍 Netcare Jakaranda | Mediclinic Medforum | Cintocare
📞 063 748 9242 / 072 348 4822
🌐 http://www.shoulderdr.co.za

Optimise • Prepare • Recover

A specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon and Subspecialist Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon

18/06/2021

Taking pain away and restoring function with almost invisible scars.

18/06/2021

You can’t do this with a painful shoulder. Get that pain checked and sorted before ba go betha stena. www.shoulderdr.co.za

14/06/2021