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Shoulder Conditions

  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    Anterior Shoulder Instability-topic

    Anterior shoulder instability, also known as anterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which damage to the soft tissues or bone causes...

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  • Subluxation

    Subluxation-topic

    Subluxation usually occurs from falls or a direct blow to your shoulder. It can also be caused due to a previous shoulder injury...

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  • Posterior Shoulder Instability

    Posterior Shoulder Instability-topic

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

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  • Snapping Scapula

    Snapping Scapula-topic

    Snapping scapula or snapping scapula syndrome is also known as scapulothoracic syndrome or scapulocostal syndrome.

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  • SLAP Tears

    SLAP Tears-topic

    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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  • Arthritis of the Shoulder

    Arthritis of the Shoulder-topic

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

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear

    Shoulder Labral Tear-topic

    The biceps tendon attaches inside the shoulder joint at the superior labrum of the shoulder joint. It is a long cord-like structure...

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  • Shoulder Dislocation

    Shoulder Dislocation-topic

    The dislocation might be a partial dislocation (subluxation) or a complete dislocation causing pain...

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  • Little League Shoulder

    Little League Shoulder-topic

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

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  • Shoulder Ligament Injuries

    Shoulder Ligament Injuries-topic

    Shoulder ligament injuries are injuries to the tough elastic tissues present around the shoulder that connect bones to each other and stabilize the joint.

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  • Shoulder Fracture

    Shoulder Fracture-topic

    A fracture of the scapula can occur by high-energy trauma during an accident from a high-speed motor vehicle.

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  • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy

    Rotator Cuff Arthropathy-topic

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

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  • Shoulder Trauma

    Shoulder Trauma-topic

    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-topic

    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-topic

    The humerus is the bone that forms the upper arm. It articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) to form...

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  • Shoulder Synovitis

    Shoulder Synovitis-topic

    Shoulder synovitis is an inflammatory condition of the synovium or synovial membrane, the inner layer of the capsule in the shoulder joint.

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  • Sternoclavicular Joint (SC joint) Disorders

    Sternoclavicular Joint (SC joint) Disorders-topic

    The sternoclavicular joint is the joint between the breastbone (sternum) and the collar bone (clavicle).

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  • Proximal Biceps Tendinitis

    Proximal Biceps Tendinitis-topic

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

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  • Shoulder Bursitis

    Shoulder Bursitis-topic

    Shoulder bursitis, also known as subacromial bursitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the bursa of the shoulder.

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  • Shoulder Tendonitis

    Shoulder Tendonitis-topic

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

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  • Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder

    Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder-topic

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

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  • Sternoclavicular Separation

    Sternoclavicular Separation-topic

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

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis-topic

    The acromioclavicular joint is part of the shoulder joint. It is formed by the union of the acromion, a bony process of the shoulder blade...

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  • Rotator Cuff Calcification

    Rotator Cuff Calcification-topic

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

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  • Shoulder Disorders

    Shoulder Disorders-topic

    A dislocation occurs when the end of the humerus (the ball portion) partially or completely dislocates from the glenoid (socket portion)...

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  • Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains

    Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains-topic

    The collarbone and the shoulder blade are connected by the acromioclavicular joint.

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  • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

    Partial Rotator Cuff Tear-topic

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

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability-topic

    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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  • Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture

    Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture-topic

    A tear or rupture of the proximal biceps tendons is called a proximal biceps tendon rupture.

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  • Sternoclavicular(SC) Joint Injuries

    Sternoclavicular(SC) Joint Injuries-topic

    The sternoclavicular joint, commonly called the SC joint, is located between the breastbone (sternum) and the collarbone (clavicle).

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  • Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

    Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder-topic

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

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  • Calcific Tendinitis

    Calcific Tendinitis-topic

    Calcific tendinitis is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles. This condition occurs due to the formation of calcium deposits...

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  • Rotator Cuff Pain

    Rotator Cuff Pain-topic

    The rotator cuff consists of a group of tendons and muscles that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint.

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries-topic

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

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  • Sternoclavicular Joint Injury

    Sternoclavicular Joint Injury-topic

    The sternoclavicular joint, commonly called the SC joint, is located between the breastbone (sternum) and the collarbone (clavicle).

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