Conditions & Procedures
Shoulder and Elbow Conditions We Treat
A precise diagnosis is the first step toward recovery. Dr Handford treats the full range of shoulder and elbow conditions, both acute and chronic, and builds a treatment plan around your life, not just your injury.
Expertise
Specialist Shoulder, Elbow and Trauma care
Dr Cameron Handford's practice covers three areas of focused orthopaedic expertise. Each condition is assessed individually, with treatment tailored to your goals and circumstances.
Restoring motion and relieving pain in the shoulder
From rotator cuff repair to total shoulder replacement surgery.
Precision care for complex elbow injuries and conditions
Treating tennis elbow, biceps tendon tears, fractures and elbow instability.
Managing fractures and trauma of the upper limb
Expert surgical repair for acute injuries and complex fractures.
Shoulder
Restoring Motion and Relieving pain in the shoulder
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and that mobility makes it vulnerable. Dr Handford diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of shoulder conditions, from soft tissue injuries to end-stage arthritis. Treatment always starts with a clear understanding of the problem, followed by evidence-based options that fit your life.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement
Latarjet Procedure
Elbow
Where Grip, Reach and Strength begin
Elbow pain disrupts the most basic daily tasks. Dr Handford treats the full range of elbow conditions, from overuse injuries to complex instability and arthritis, with the precision this joint demands.
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Elbow instability
Elbow arthritis
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Biceps tendon injuries (acute and chronic)
Trauma
Managing Fractures and Acute orthopaedic trauma
A sudden injury demands swift, decisive action. Dr Handford provides expert surgical care for acute fractures and orthopaedic injuries, from the collarbone to the fingertips. With extensive experience at Royal North Shore Hospital, he guides patients from the emergency department through to rehabilitation, ensuring the bones heal well and the joints move again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers to the questions patients ask most often about surgery and recovery.
Not always. Surgery is only one tool. Dr Handford will explore all non-surgical options first, including physiotherapy, activity modification and targeted injections. An operation is only recommended when it offers a clear, meaningful benefit over other approaches.
Recovery depends entirely on the procedure. A straightforward arthroscopic surgery may allow a return to light duties in weeks. A major reconstruction or shoulder replacement is a longer commitment, often requiring months of guided rehabilitation to achieve the best result.
Pain is managed proactively. Dr Handford uses a combination of nerve blocks during the procedure and a clear medication plan afterwards. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable they feel in the days following surgery.
You cannot drive while wearing a sling or taking strong pain medication. Your safety comes first. Dr Handford will give you a clear timeline for when you can safely return to driving based on your specific recovery.
All surgery carries risk, including infection, stiffness and nerve injury. These are uncommon. Dr Handford will discuss the specific risks relevant to your procedure openly and honestly so you can make a fully informed decision.
Start your recovery today
A precise diagnosis is the first step. Book a consultation with Dr Handford to discuss your shoulder or elbow condition and plan the way forward.
