90% of shoulder pain cases we see at Gini are treated without surgery.
Physiotherapy, corticosteroid injections, PRP, and activity modification resolve most shoulder conditions. Dr. Harjoban Singh — FIFA-approved, Scotland-trained — explores every non-surgical option before any surgical recommendation. Surgery is the last option, not the first.
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Complete shoulder care from common tendinopathy to complex shoulder replacement — non-surgical first in every case.
The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that stabilise the shoulder and enable rotation. Tears occur from degeneration, overuse, or acute trauma. The most commonly torn tendon is the supraspinatus. Partial tears are more common than full thickness tears.
The rotator cuff tendon (supraspinatus) catches under the acromion bone with arm elevation — causing pain and inflammation. This is the most frequently diagnosed shoulder condition. It is almost always treated successfully without surgery.
Frozen shoulder is inflammation and scarring of the shoulder capsule that causes progressive pain and stiffness. It passes through three stages: the freezing phase (worsening pain, 6–9 months), the frozen phase (less pain but severe stiffness, 4–12 months), and the thawing phase (gradual return of movement, 6–24 months). More common in women, diabetics, and patients after prolonged immobilisation.
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint in the body. The ball of the joint (humeral head) slips out of the socket (glenoid). After a first dislocation, the risk of recurrence is high — especially in younger, active patients. Recurrent instability causes ongoing labral and cartilage damage.
The AC joint sits at the top of the shoulder where the collarbone meets the acromion. AC joint injuries are graded 1–6 by severity. They are common in contact sports, falls on the outstretched hand, and direct blows to the shoulder.
Shoulder osteoarthritis causes progressive loss of cartilage, pain with all movement, stiffness, and grinding. When physiotherapy, activity modification, and injections are no longer sufficient, shoulder replacement is the definitive treatment. Two types are used: Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) for intact rotator cuffs and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (RSA) for irreparable rotator cuff tears or severe arthritis with rotator cuff failure.
Before any surgical conversation, these are the treatments Dr. Harjoban Singh deploys to resolve shoulder pain — in the majority of cases, successfully.
Gini's physiotherapy protocols are specific to each diagnosis. Rotator cuff strengthening, scapular stabilisation, range-of-motion work, and load management are tailored to your MRI findings and activity goals — not a generic shoulder programme.
Ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided steroid injections into the subacromial space, AC joint, or glenohumeral joint. Accuracy matters — non-image-guided injections are significantly less effective. Rapid pain relief, enabling productive physiotherapy.
Your own blood is processed to concentrate growth factors, then injected into the damaged tendon. PRP promotes tendon healing and reduces inflammation — particularly effective for partial rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy. Used before surgical options are considered.
Continuing aggravating activities while undertaking treatment is the most common reason for slow recovery. Dr. Harjoban provides specific, clear guidance on what to stop, modify, and maintain during recovery — enabling healing while preserving function and lifestyle.
Gini Advanced Care Hospital is CGHS empanelled and NABH accredited. Shoulder surgery — including rotator cuff repair, subacromial decompression, Bankart repair, and shoulder replacement — is covered under CGHS at notified package rates. Cashless admission, pre-authorisation handled by Gini's CGHS desk.
CGHS Shoulder Surgery Guide →Most shoulder pain is treatable without surgery. Dr. Harjoban Singh — FIFA-approved, Scotland-trained — will give you an accurate diagnosis and an honest treatment plan. Available Mon–Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM. CGHS/ECHS accepted.