HANNAN MULLETT
Prof. Mullett is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in all types of shoulder surgery including arthroscopic reconstructive (keyhole) surgery.
With a particular interest in managing sports related injuries such as shoulder instability (dislocations) and rotator cuff injuries. As part of his practice, he routinely treats professional athletes and is active in research for optimised return to play.
He performs a large volume of rotator cuff repair and shoulder replacement operations. He is a regular lecturer in shoulder surgery both nationally and internationally and instructs on surgical training courses, as well as undergraduate training in the RCSI medical university.
Shoulder injuries are common particularly in collision sports such as GAA football, hurling and rugby. Common sporting injuries of the shoulder include shoulder dislocations, AC joint injuries, Rotator cuff Tears, Biceps Injuries and labral tears.
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Rotator cuff injuries range from inflammation and tendinopathy to partial and full-thickness tears. They cause shoulder pain, weakness and loss of function, and are common in patients over 40 as well as in athletes whose sport involves repeated overhead motion.
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Shoulder arthritis causes pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion as the cartilage of the shoulder joint wears down over time. Treatment ranges from physiotherapy and injection therapy through to partial or total shoulder replacement when symptoms are severe.
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a painful condition in which the shoulder joint capsule becomes thickened and tight, leading to a progressive loss of motion. Most cases resolve with a combination of physiotherapy, injection therapy and, occasionally, surgical release.
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