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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 in which there...
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Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fractures of the proximal humerus are common in elderly individuals suffering from osteoporosis. In younger individuals, a severe trauma such as a...
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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.
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Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocation of the shoulder joint.
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Shoulder Fracture
A break in a bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture.
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SLAP Tears
The term SLAP (superior –labrum anterior-posterior) lesion or SLAP tear refers to an injury of the superior labrum of the shoulder.
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Shoulder Labral Tear
Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause the labrum to tear.
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Shoulder Pain
Pain in the shoulder may suggest an injury, which is more common in athletes participating in sports such as swimming...
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Sternoclavicular Arthritis
The term arthritis means inflammation of a joint and is associated with cartilage damage. Cartilage is a cushioned padding...
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis
The acromioclavicular joint is part of the shoulder joint. It is formed by the union of the acromion, a bony process...
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Anterior Shoulder Instability
Anterior shoulder instability, also known as anterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which damage to the soft tissues...
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Posterior Shoulder Instability
Posterior shoulder instability, also known as posterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which the head...
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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.
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Shoulder Dislocation
Sports that involve overhead movements and repeated use of the shoulder at your workplace may lead to sliding of the upper...
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Shoulder Ligament Injuries
Shoulder ligament injuries are injuries to the tough elastic tissues present around the shoulder that connect bones...
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Clavicle Fracture
The break or fracture of the clavicle (collarbone) is a common sports injury associated with contact sports such...
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Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat, triangular bone providing attachment to the muscles of the back, neck, chest, and arm.
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Snapping Scapula
Snapping scapula or snapping scapula syndrome is also known as scapulothoracic syndrome or scapulocostal syndrome.
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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...
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Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which you experience pain and stiffness in your shoulder.
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Shoulder Trauma
Shoulder injuries most commonly occur in athletes participating in sports such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting.
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Distal Triceps Tear
A distal triceps tear is a rare condition that occurs when the tendon attaching the triceps muscle in the back of the arm...
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Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
Proximal biceps tendonitis is the irritation and inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder joint.
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Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder bursitis, also known as subacromial bursitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the bursa...
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AC Joint Separation
AC joint separation, also known as shoulder separation, is a condition characterized by damage to the ligaments that connect...
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Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder tendonitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons which connect the muscles to the shoulder bones.
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Shoulder Disorders
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements. Aging, trauma or sports activities...
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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...
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Rotator Cuff Bursitis
The rotator cuff is a set of muscles and tendons which hold the various bones of the shoulder joint together...
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Rotator Cuff Pain
Rotator cuff pain may be caused due to: Age-related wear and tear of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder, Repeated overhead arm movements as performed during manual labor...
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Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
A partial rotator cuff tear is an incomplete tear that involves damage to a part of the tendon.
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Sternoclavicular Separation
The sternoclavicular joint is a joint at the center of your upper chest, connecting your breastbone and collarbone...
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Sternoclavicular Joint Injury
The sternoclavicular joint, commonly called the SC joint, is located between the breastbone (sternum) and the collarbone (clavicle).
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Sternoclavicular(SC) Joint Injuries
The sternoclavicular joint, commonly called the SC joint, is located between the breastbone (sternum) and the collarbone (clavicle).
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Calcific Tendonitis
Calcific tendonitis is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles. This condition occurs due to the formation...
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis.
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Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder
Throwing injuries of the shoulder are injuries sustained as a result of trauma by athletes during sports activities...
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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.
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