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Shoulder Conditions

  • Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

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    SAIS is the inflammation and irritation of your rotator cuff tendons.

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  • Rotator Cuff Tear

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    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 Pain

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

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  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

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

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  • Subluxation

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    A partial dislocation of the shoulder joint is termed as a subluxation.

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  • Posterior Shoulder Instability

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

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  • Snapping Scapula

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

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  • Sternoclavicular Arthritis

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    Damage of the cartilage in the sternoclavicular joint of the shoulder causes sternoclavicular arthritis.

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  • Shoulder Impingement

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    Shoulder impingement is the inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint.

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  • SLAP Tears

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

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  • Arthritis of the Shoulder

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    Damage of the cartilage in the shoulder joint causes shoulder arthritis.

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  • Shoulder Instability

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

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear

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

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  • Distal Clavicle Osteolysis

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    Repeated stress from sports such as weight lifting or weight training or using an air hammer frequently at work...

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  • Shoulder Dislocation

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

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  • Little League Shoulder

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    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

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

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  • Bicep Tendon Rupture at Shoulder

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    Overuse and injury can cause fraying of the biceps tendon and eventual rupture.

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  • Shoulder Fracture

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

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  • Frozen Shoulder

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

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  • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy

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    Large tears in the rotator cuff can lead to joint instability and slipping of the ball...

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  • Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)

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

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  • Shoulder Trauma

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

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  • Clavicle Fracture

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

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  • Distal Triceps Tear

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    A distal triceps tear is a rare condition that occurs when the tendon attaching the triceps muscle...

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  • Proximal Humerus Fractures

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

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  • Shoulder Synovitis

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

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  • Sternoclavicular Joint (SC joint) Disorders

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

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis

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

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  • Proximal Biceps Tendonitis

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

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  • Shoulder Bursitis

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

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  • Rotator Cuff Re-tear

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    A re-tear may occur a few years after surgery due to multiple reasons including aging...

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  • AC Joint Separation

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

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  • Shoulder Tendonitis

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

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis

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    The acromioclavicular joint is part of the shoulder joint.

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  • Shoulder Disorders

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

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  • Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains

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

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  • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

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

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  • Biceps Tendon Rupture

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    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 Labral Tear with Instability

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

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  • Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture

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    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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  • Rotator Cuff Bursitis

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

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  • Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation (Shoulder Separation)

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    Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is also referred to as acromioclavicular joint separation...

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  • Calcific Tendinitis

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    Calcific tendinitis is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles.

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  • Rotator Cuff Pain

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    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

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    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

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

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