Overview
Sports shoulder injuries range from rotator cuff strains to labral tears, instability and fractures. Athletes place extreme demands on the shoulder requiring precision diagnosis and rehabilitation. Mr Mitra combines orthopaedic expertise with sports medicine knowledge and has significant experience in pre-hospital management. He has first-hand knowledge of the types of injuries sustained by sports athletes, particularly those competing in contact sports and equestrian events. He returns athletes to sport at full performance level.
Common symptoms
- Sharp pain during throwing or overhead activities
- Instability sensation ("dead arm" feeling)
- Weakness affecting throwing or sport performance
- Pain that develops gradually with overuse
The procedure
Mr Mitra assesses the specific injury through clinical examination and imaging. Based on the findings, injuries are managed with specialist physiotherapy or surgical repair depending on your functional requirements. For persistent symptoms or structural injuries, arthroscopic surgery enables precise repair with minimal tissue damage and rapid recovery.
Recovery
Conservative treatment recovery involves gradual return to sport over 6-12 weeks with sport-specific physiotherapy. Surgical cases require 3-6 months recovery depending on procedure complexity. Progressive rehabilitation focuses on sport-specific demands. Most athletes return to full performance level within 4-6 months.
Quick facts
Assessment time
30-45 minutes
Treatment
Surgery if required
Recovery
3-6 months (surgical)
Return to sport rate
90% with proper treatment
Covered by all major UK insurers. No GP referral needed for self-pay.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your recovery pathway
From your first appointment to full recovery, here’s exactly what to expect — so you know every step before you even book.
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You get seen
Initial consultation and examination with Mr Mitra to confirm your diagnosis.
ANAESTHETIC & PATIENT COMFORT
Dr Khandelwal – Consultant Anaesthetist
Working in close clinical partnership with Mr Aveek Mitra, Dr Khandelwal specialises in advanced regional nerve blocks and bespoke sedation pathways, ensuring maximum surgical comfort and rapid same-day recovery.
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