Dr Anne Maina Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Anne Maina Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Maina is a general orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine and arthroplas

26/12/2025

A dislocation occurs when the ball fully leaves the socket. A subluxation is a partial slip that returns on its own. Both affect how stable the shoulder feels afterwards.

Read more about why your shoulder is such a unique part of your body in our latest blog https://bit.ly/4pU34Nx

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

23/12/2025

Instability doesn’t always mean a full dislocation. It can feel like the shoulder slipping, catching, or lacking control, particularly during overhead or high-speed movements.

Read more about why your shoulder is such a unique part of your body in our latest blog https://bit.ly/4pU34Nx

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

19/12/2025

The labrum, capsule, ligaments, rotator cuff, and scapula all work together to keep the shoulder centred. If even one part is compromised, the joint may feel loose or unreliable.

Read more about why your shoulder is such a unique part of your body in our latest blog https://bit.ly/4pU34Nx

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

Think of the shoulder as a golf ball sitting on a tee. Excellent for motion, but the joint relies on soft tissues — musc...
18/12/2025

Think of the shoulder as a golf ball sitting on a tee. Excellent for motion, but the joint relies on soft tissues — muscles, ligaments, and cartilage — to remain stable.

Read more about why your shoulder is such a unique part of your body in our latest blog https://bit.ly/4pU34Nx

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

12/12/2025

Unlike the hip, the shoulder sits in a shallow socket. This allows wide movement but makes it more prone to slipping, straining, or dislocating under load, especially during sport.

Read more about why your shoulder is such a unique part of your body in our latest blog https://bit.ly/4pU34Nx

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

09/12/2025

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body — but this mobility comes with less natural stability. Understanding how the shoulder stays in place helps protect it from injury and maintain function in sport and daily life.

Read more about why your shoulder is such a unique part of your body in our latest blog https://bit.ly/4pU34Nx

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.
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While many dislocations can be treated with manual reduction, surgery is often needed, especially for athletes. A surgic...
05/11/2025

While many dislocations can be treated with manual reduction, surgery is often needed, especially for athletes. A surgical procedure is typically required to repair a Bankart lesion or to address significant bone loss from the socket or a large defect in the humerus, known as a Hill-Sachs lesion. These procedures use small bone anchors and screws to secure the ligaments back in place and restore stability to the joint.

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

03/11/2025

After a successful reduction, your journey to recovery begins. Immobilisation in a sling is usually the first step, lasting from a few days to a few weeks, followed by a period of gradual physical therapy. Most patients can resume normal daily activities after two weeks, with a full return to function and sports expected within four months.

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

31/10/2025

A dislocated shoulder is more than just painful; it can cause serious complications. Studies show that up to 40% of anterior shoulder dislocations can result in nerve damage, leading to stinging or numbness in the arm. A comprehensive neurovascular examination is essential both before and after reduction to ensure no lasting damage has occurred.

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

Think a first-time shoulder dislocation is no big deal? Think again. A traumatic first-time dislocation often results in...
21/10/2025

Think a first-time shoulder dislocation is no big deal? Think again. A traumatic first-time dislocation often results in a "Bankart" lesion—a tear of the labrum and ligaments from the socket. Without surgery, this lesion often does not heal on its own, increasing the risk of repeat dislocations and further damage.

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

Not all shoulder dislocations are the same. A traumatic dislocation is a high-impact injury, often seen in contact sport...
30/09/2025

Not all shoulder dislocations are the same.
A traumatic dislocation is a high-impact injury, often seen in contact sports, that can cause significant damage to the joint's ligaments and labrum. On the other hand, some people have "loose ligaments" that make their shoulder prone to dislocation from minimal trauma. This can be part of a broader condition affecting other joints, like the kneecaps.

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

26/09/2025

A shoulder dislocation isn’t just your arm "popping out." It's an intense injury where the head of your upper arm bone is completely separated from its socket. This can cause a visibly deformed shoulder, severe pain, and the inability to move your arm. Understanding the anatomy helps you know what's happening and why expert care is crucial.

If you have a sports-related orthopaedic injury, speak to your doctor or contact us for a consultation at https://sportsorthopaedics.co.za/.

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