The shoulder is an incredibly complicated joint, it has to be to carry out its full range of motion so how realistic was the sight of Mel Gibson famously slamming his dislocated joint into a wall to pop it back in? Shoulder injuries occur for many reasons from direct trauma to wear and tear problems - the correct diagnosis and treatments are crucial to return the joint to health. So if you have ever wished you could sit and chat to a sports surgeon about your own shoulder then this podcast is the next best thing. In part 1 we cover everything from dislocations to AC joint disruption, Latarjet procedures, rotator cuff tears, instability and hypermobility.    You may be surprised to hear some of the more common activities that can cause shoulder problems and we bust a few urban myths along the way. We also provide tons of practical advice about causes, prevention, treatments, and recovery times.