Shoulder surgeon Perth

Getting you back to a normal life without shoulder pain

My aim is to help you get out of pain, and back to the activities that are important for you – ideally without needing an operation.

Quite often, shoulder surgery can be avoided. If you would like to know whether you need orthopaedic surgery, please fill out this short questionnaire and you will receive a reply on the same day.

Practice Locations

Claremont

Joondalup

Shoulder conditions

Do you know your condition?

I have summarised all treatment options per shoulder condition. If you know your condition, or you have received a diagnosis, you can read up on what treatment options are available.

All conditions

Shoulder surgery Perth

Your health journey

You can book an appointment at my rooms in Joondalup or Claremont or via Telehealth.

Shoulder conditions are often complex. Investigating the issue and getting the right diagnosis can save you months of pain and disability.

You might not need shoulder surgery; or we can solve the issue with minimally invasive (arthroscopic) surgery or another type of shoulder surgery.

Consultation

I listen to your story and we will start the investigation process.

Investigation & diagnosis

I’m an expert in shoulder pain diagnosis.

Non-surgical treatment

Arthroscopic surgery

Other type of surgery

Follow up

I make sure you’re cared for during and after your treatment.

About me

Dr Sven Goebel | Shoulder surgeon Perth

About Sven

Orthopaedic & Shoulder Surgeon in Perth

In private practice since 2011, Dr Sven Goebel specialises in minimally invasive shoulder surgery.

With rooms at Bethesda Hospital in Claremont and at Joondalup Health Campus, Dr Goebel helps patients across the Perth metro area. Through Telehealth, he is available to patients all over the world.

Computer-navigated shoulder replacements

Dr Sven Goebel was the first orthopaedic surgeon in Western Australia and the 5th worldwide to utilise computer-navigation for shoulder replacements.

Keyhole or arthroscopic shoulder surgery

Dr Goebel uses arthroscopic or keyhole surgery for rotator cuff tears. This technique gives a nicer cosmetic result and the risk of infection is significantly lower.

Shoulder surgery Perth

Latest news

The role of MRI in diagnosing and assessing rotator cuff tears

Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder that helps you move and lift your arm. You can tear it suddenly if you fall or hurt your shoulder. Commonly however, it is a slow degenerative process which is part of ageing.

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