April 21st 2021

Mr Turlough O’Donnell on Rotator Cuff Injury, Joint Pain & Joint Injections: Newstalk FM

Mr Turlough O’Donnell, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, talks to Newstalk about joint pain and rotator cuff pain. Mr O’Donnell addresses the causes of joint pain as well as diagnostics and treatment options such as injections for joints and rotator cuff injuries.
Often, injections into the joint or rotator cuff can give patients almost instant pain relief which often lasts for weeks or even months. During this time, patients are encouraged to attend Physiotherapy which can sometimes result in a near permanent correction of the issue causing the pain.
 
Did you know that rotator cuff injuries and pain is experienced predominantly by women? A brilliant interview with lots of useful information! Listen to the full interview by clicking here.