Shoulder Problems

The most common cause of acromioclavicular joint arthritis is wear and tear through over use. For this reason it is most common in people who are aged 50 or older and in athletes who place a lot of stress on the joint.

Bicep Problems

The most common shoulder conditions affecting the biceps are injuries to the cartilage and tendons that attach the biceps muscle to the shoulder bones. These include SLAP lesions, tendonitis, and tendon rupture.

Calcific Tendonitis

Calcific tendonitis is a build-up of calcium deposits within one or more of the four tendons that meet at the top of the shoulder joint. Together these four tendons are known as the rotator cuff.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition where the ball and socket joint of the shoulder appears to "freeze". This causes loss of motion with stiffness in all directions. Typically the shoulder joint is stiff and initially painful.

Shoulder Arthritis

Glenohumeral arthritis is also known as shoulder arthritis. It is a progressive type of arthritis that is normally caused by damage to the cartilage surfaces of the shoulder's glenohumeral (ball and socket) joint.

Shoulder Instability

This is when the ball of your shoulder slips in certain position or completely comes out of joint (dislocates). There are a number of types of instability and it can get worse with time.

Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is the group of four tendons that surround the shoulder joint and control its movement. The tendons can become inflamed, degenerate or tear and can lead to pain and weakness, particularly with sudden movements.

Snapping Scapula

Snapping scapula is a general term applied to a range of disorders that can result in a painful clicking or snapping sensation in the shoulder blade (scapula).

Subacromial Impingement

Subacromial impingement is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder and upper arm. It happens when the tendons of the shoulder joint are strained or injured.

Winging Scapula

Winging scapula is the description for a condition where the shoulder blade protrudes from your back, giving the impression of a wing. In most cases, only one shoulder blade is affected.

Vasileios (Bill) Skiades

Dr Vasileios Skiadas MD, PGDip SEM, PhD

Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist

Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust, Spire Hospital Southampton, and Wessex Nuffield Hospital

Dr Skiadas studied medicine at the Hellenic Corps Officers Military Academy in Greece and trained in diagnostic radiology at Areteion Hospital, University of Athens. In 2011 he moved to Liverpool, UK, for his Fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology and since 2013 he has been working as a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at the University Southampton Hospital.

He has more than 7 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases using all imaging modalities and image-guided interventional procedures. His main interest is sports injuries imaging and in 2016 he was awarded the Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of South Wales and also the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. He has also a personal interest in radiology training, and apart from being a keen teacher, he is currently the training program director in Southampton General Hospital radiology department. He is the author of more than 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals and radiology websites.

Dr Skiadas is married and has two daughters. He likes spending his free time with his family and friends, reading books, listening to jazz music, and relaxing with a glass of wine watching a good film.

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