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  • Shoulder Arthritis

    Shoulder Arthritis

    Damage of the cartilage in the shoulder joint causes shoulder arthritis. Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury.

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  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

    Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

    A 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 Labral Tears

    Shoulder Labral Tears

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

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  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    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

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

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  • SLAP Tears

    SLAP Tears

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

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  • Arthritis of the Shoulder

    Arthritis of the Shoulder

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

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  • Post-traumatic Stiffness of the Shoulder

     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 sustained...

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  • Shoulder Dislocation

    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

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

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  • Shoulder Fracture

    Shoulder Fracture

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

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  • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy

    Rotator Cuff Arthropathy

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

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  • Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)

    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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  • Shoulder Trauma

    Shoulder Trauma

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

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  • Glenoid Fractures

    Glenoid Fractures

    Fractures of the glenoid are rare but can occur due to major trauma or during high-energy sports activities.

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  • Proximal Humerus Fractures

    Proximal Humerus Fractures

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

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  • Baseball and Shoulder Injuries

    Baseball and Shoulder Injuries

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

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  • Rotator Cuff Re-tear

    Rotator Cuff Re-tear

    Rotator cuff repair is a surgery to repair an injured or torn rotator cuff. A re-tear may occur a few years after surgery due...

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  • AC Joint Separation

    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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  • Sternoclavicular Separation

    Sternoclavicular Separation

    The sternoclavicular joint is a joint at the center of your upper chest, connecting your breastbone and collarbone...

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  • Rotator Cuff Calcification

    Rotator Cuff Calcification

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

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    Shoulder instability results when the humeral head is not held firmly within the glenoid cavity and may lead to a dislocation.

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  • Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

    Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

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

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  • Massive Retracted Rotator Cuff Tear

    Massive Retracted Rotator Cuff Tear

    A tear in the rotator cuff can cause pain and disability. It can occur from degeneration of the rotator cuff due to overuse...

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  • Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation (Shoulder Separation)

    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.

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  • Calcification Tendinitis

    Calcification Tendinitis

    Calcification tendinitis is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles. This condition occurs due to the formation...

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  • Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection

    Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection

    A periprosthetic shoulder joint infection is a very rare, but devastating complication of shoulder replacement surgery...

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  • Periprosthetic Shoulder Fracture

    Periprosthetic Shoulder Fracture

    A periprosthetic shoulder fracture is a fracture that occurs in the bone adjacent to a shoulder prosthesis.

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