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Shoulder Conditions

  • Shoulder Arthritis

    Shoulder Arthritis

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

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  • Shoulder Fractures

    Shoulder Fractures

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

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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...

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  • Shoulder Labrum Tear

    Shoulder Labrum Tear

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

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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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  • Shoulder Dislocation

    Shoulder Dislocation

    Sports that involve overhead movements and repeated use of the shoulder at your workplace...

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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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  • Calcification Tendinitis

    Calcification Tendinitis

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

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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...

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  • Proximal Humerus Fractures or Humeral Shaft Fractures

    Proximal Humerus Fractures or Humeral Shaft Fractures

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

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  • Glenoid Fracture

    Glenoid Fracture

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

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  • Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder Treatments

    Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder Treatments

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

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