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  • Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

    Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

    SAIS is the inflammation and irritation of your rotator cuff tendons. This occurs when the tendons rub against...

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  • Shoulder Pain

    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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  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    Anterior Shoulder Instability

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

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  • Subluxation

    Subluxation

    The shoulder is a highly mobile ball and socket joint. The ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) is held in place at the socket...

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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...

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  • Snapping Scapula

    Snapping Scapula

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

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  • Sternoclavicular Arthritis

    Sternoclavicular Arthritis

    The term arthritis means inflammation of a joint and is associated with cartilage damage.

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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 labrum...

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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...

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear

    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 Dislocation

    Shoulder Dislocation

    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

    Little League Shoulder

    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

    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

    Bicep Tendon Rupture at Shoulder

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

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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...

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  • Shoulder Trauma

    Shoulder Trauma

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

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  • Distal Triceps Tear

    Distal Triceps Tear

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

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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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  • Shoulder Synovitis

    Shoulder Synovitis

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

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  • Sternoclavicular Joint (SC joint) Disorders

    Sternoclavicular Joint (SC joint) Disorders

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

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis

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

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  • Proximal Biceps Tendonitis

    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

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

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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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  • Shoulder Tendonitis

    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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  • Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder

    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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  • 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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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis

    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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  • 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 Disorders

    Shoulder Disorders

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

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  • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

    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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  • 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...

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  • Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture

    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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  • Sternoclavicular(SC) Joint Injuries

    Sternoclavicular(SC) Joint Injuries

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

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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...

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  • Calcific Tendinitis

    Calcific Tendinitis

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

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  • Rotator Cuff Pain

    Rotator Cuff Pain

    Rotator cuff pain may be caused due to Age-related wear and tear of the rotator cuff tendons...

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries

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

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  • Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection

    Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection

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

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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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  • Sternoclavicular Joint Injury

    Sternoclavicular Joint Injury

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

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  • Am I a Candidate for Shoulder Replacement?

    Am I a Candidate for Shoulder Replacement?

    Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure where the damaged parts of your shoulder are removed and replaced...

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  • Shoulder Fracture Care

    Shoulder Fracture Care

    A break in the bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture. The clavicle (collarbone)...

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  • Am I a Candidate for Shoulder Surgery?

    Am I a Candidate for Shoulder Surgery?

    More people are considering shoulder surgery to manage shoulder problems thanks to advances...

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  • AO North America
  • American Shoulder And Elbow Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association