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  • Arthritis of the Shoulder

    The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint but is generally used to describe any condition...

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

    The rotator cuff is a group of tendons in the shoulder joint that provides support and enables a wide range of motion.

  • Shoulder Pain

    Pain in the shoulder may suggest an injury, which is more common in athletes participating in sports such as swimming...

  • SLAP Tears

    The term SLAP (superior –labrum anterior-posterior) lesion or SLAP tear refers to an injury of the superior labrum of the shoulder.

  • Shoulder Labral Tear

    Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause the labrum to tear.

  • Shoulder Fracture

    A break in a bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture.

  • Proximal Humerus Fractures

    Fractures of the proximal humerus are common in elderly individuals suffering from osteoporosis.

  • Clavicle Fracture

    The break or fracture of the clavicle (collarbone) is a common sports injury associated with contact sports...

  • Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder

    Throwing injuries of the shoulder are injuries sustained as a result of trauma by athletes during sports activities...

  • Shoulder Dislocation

    Sports that involve overhead movements and repeated use of the shoulder at your workplace may lead to sliding...

  • Shoulder Ligament Injuries

    Shoulder ligament injuries are injuries to the tough elastic tissues present around the shoulder that connect bones...

  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis.

  • Biceps Tendon Rupture

    The biceps muscle is located in the front side of your upper arm and functions to help you bend and rotate your arm.

  • Shoulder Instability

    Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocation of the shoulder joint.

  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    Anterior shoulder instability, also known as anterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which damage...

  • Posterior Shoulder Instability

    Posterior shoulder instability, also known as posterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which the head...

  • Shoulder Impingement

    The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball-shaped end of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits neatly into a socket...

  • Frozen Shoulder

    Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which you experience pain and stiffness...

  • Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)

    The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat, triangular bone providing attachment to the muscles of the back, neck...

  • Shoulder Trauma

    Shoulder injuries most commonly occur in athletes participating in sports such as swimming, tennis, pitching...

  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis

    The acromioclavicular joint is part of the shoulder joint. It is formed by the union of the acromion...

  • Shoulder Disorders

    The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements.

  • Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    The shoulder consists of a ball-and-socket joint formed by the upper end of the humerus (upper arm bone) and a cavity...

  • Rotator Cuff Bursitis

    The rotator cuff is a set of muscles and tendons which hold the various bones of the shoulder joint together...

  • Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

    Instability may be described by the direction in which the humerus is subluxated or dislocated from the glenoid.

  • Little League Shoulder

    Little league shoulder is an injury to the growth plate of the upper arm bone at the shoulder joint of children.

  • Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation (Shoulder Separation)

    A dislocation occurs when the ends of your bones are partially or completely moved out of their normal position in a joint.

  • Post-traumatic Stiffness of the Shoulder

    Post-traumatic stiffness of the shoulder is the inability of the shoulder joint to move freely due to the damage...

  • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy

    The rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles that stabilize the ball and socket joint of the shoulder during movement.

  • Proximal Biceps Tendonitis

    Proximal biceps tendonitis is the irritation and inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder joint.

  • Internal Impingement of the Shoulder

    Internal shoulder impingement can be described as a pathological condition resulting from repetitive impingement...

  • Shoulder Bursitis

    Shoulder bursitis, also known as subacromial bursitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation...

  • Rotator Cuff Pain

    Rotator cuff pain may be caused due to: Age-related wear and tear of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder...

  • AC Joint Separation

    AC joint separation, also known as shoulder separation, is a condition characterized by damage to the ligaments...

  • Shoulder Tendonitis

    Shoulder tendonitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons which connect the muscles...

  • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

    A partial rotator cuff tear is an incomplete tear that involves damage to a part of the tendon.

  • Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture

    The biceps muscle is the muscle of the upper arm which is necessary for the movement of the shoulder and elbow.

  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries

    The acromioclavicular (AC) joint in the shoulder is very important for shoulder strength, motion, and maintaining...

  • Baseball and Shoulder Injuries

    Shoulder injuries in baseball players are usually associated with pitching. While this overhand throwing activity...

  • Rotator Cuff Calcification

    Rotator cuff calcification is the abnormal accumulation of calcium deposits in rotator cuff muscles and tendons.

  • Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains

    The collarbone and the shoulder blade are connected by the acromioclavicular joint. This is supported by a strong...

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