Sporting fitness at Spire Cardiff Hospital Spire Cardiff Hospital is the official healthcare partner for Cardiff Blues Rugby
We can provide comprehensive treatment for sports injuries which will return you to fitness as quickly as possible with: • expert physiotherapists and orthopaedic consultants offering prompt diagnosis and treatment • rapid access to on-site diagnostic facilities, including MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray • practical advice on rehabilitation • referral to on-site consultants with expertise in dealing with athletes Whether you’re insured or not, we’re open to everyone and offer one-off private treatment with a fixed price agreed in advance.
For more information or general enquiries, call us on
029 2054 2509 www.spirecardiff.com Croescadarn Road, Pentwyn, Cardiff CF23 8XL
Degeneration of the AC Joint When overload and degeneration occurs, the ACJ often develops osteoarthritis. It may also develop osteolysis, where the end of the collarbone disintegrates as the bone starts to die. ACJ degeneration is a progressive problem where there is localised pain in the ACJ area. Tenderness is localised to the tip of the shoulder and a swelling may develop. It is usually painful to lie on the shoulder or perform activities which compress the ACJ.
How to find us For more detailed directions to the hospital, please visit www.spirehealthcare. com/cardiff Telephone 029 2073 5515 Fax 029 2073 5821 Email cservice-cd@spirehealthcare.com
Treatment can include anti-inflammatories or injections. In more severe cases keyhole surgery can be used to remove the degenerate joint and allow a return to normal activity.
Profile Angus Robertson BSc MB ChB FRCSEd (Tr. & Orth.) FFSEM(UK) PgDip Sports & Exercise Medicine is a consultant in Trauma & Orthoapedics at the University Hospital of Wales and at Spire Cardiff Hospital. He has a special interest in the management of Sports Injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. sportingwales
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