Shoulder and elbow
The shoulders and elbows are perhaps the two most flexible joints in our bodies. Because of their range of movement, they are at risk of pain, strains and inflammation. A shoulder or elbow condition can make even the simplest, everyday activities painful and difficult.
Our surgical team carries out a range of procedures to help treat shoulder and elbow pain, including arthroscopies (a minimally invasive surgical procedure using a camera) and shoulder replacement surgery.
Information and about us
We work closely with musculoskeletal radiologists (medical imaging doctors), as well as a specialist physiotherapist to help our patients with their longer-term recovery.
We are also involved in a number of research projects involving conditions such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, shoulder arthritis, elbow replacements and rotator cuff problems (irritation to the group of muscles and tendons which attach to the bones of the shoulder joint).
Contact us
To get in touch with the spinal team, please contact us on 01392 403560.
Where to find us
RD&E Wonford, Barrack Rd, Exeter EX2 5DW
Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Level 0
We provide inpatient and day case surgical care for patients at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre. Shoulder and elbow day case operations are also carried out at Exmouth Hospital
Meet the team
- Chris Smith - Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
- Jeff Kitson - Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon
- Will Thomas - Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
- Jon Evans - Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
- Peter Hamer - Shoulder & Elbow Extended Scope Physiotherapist
- Louise Lake - Shoulder & Elbow Extended Scope Physiotherapist
- Sian Gallacher - Shoulder & Elbow Surgical Care Practitioner
- Abbie Sinclair-Thomson - Shoulder & Elbow Secretary, 01392 403560
Patient information
We produce a wide range of leaflets which provide information about our services and about the treatment you might receive in our clinics or during your stay in hospital.
We also produce these in different formats including large print, please contact the department you are visiting for more information.
Information for healthcare professionals
We have a dedicated section for Healthcare Professionals that includes referral information, guidance and further information.