Snapping Scapula
Shoulder blade or scapula is an amazing anatomical structure. What makes it amazing is it is suspended over the ribs between the spine and the arm by only…
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Structure of the Shoulder Joint
Our shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It is this flexibility of the shoulder that provides the upper extremity with tremendous range of movement that…
Bones of the Shoulder
Shoulder is the meeting place of three bones viz. clavicle, scapula and humerus. The junction of these three bones and the chest bone (sternum) form three joints: Glenohumeral…
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries refer to a host of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, cartilage and spinal discs. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are conditions in which the work…
Common Reasons for Shoulder Pain
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint of the body. Be it lifting a bucket of water or reaching up into the cupboard, given the number of…
Types of Shoulder Surgery
Many common shoulder problems can be done away with surgery, especially those that are recalcitrant to conservative therapy. Shoulder surgeries can be quite diverse from minimally invasive arthroscopic…
Axillary Nerve Palsy and Shoulder Dislocation
Axillary nerve palsy is a condition marked by loss of movement or sensation in the shoulder area. There are so many reasons for axillary nerve palsy, but the…
Paralabral Cyst in the Shoulder
More often than not, paralabral cysts of the shoulder are an infrequent finding on MRI or MR Arthrogram. However, it is a significant diagnosis as they may cause…
Same-Day Shoulder Surgeries
Same-day shoulder surgery refers to surgeries that needn’t require an overnight stay in hospital. Majority of the arthroscopic surgeries and shoulder replacements in patients under the age of…
Shoulder-Hand Syndrome
Shoulder-Hand syndrome is a relatively common occurrence after stroke. Usually, the person has a stroke that leaves them paralyzed on one side. Recovery of the paralysis is subjective,…
Preventing and Treating Common Sports Injuries
The seven most common sports injuries are: • Ankle Sprain • Groin pull • Hamstring strain • Shin splints • Knee injury: Anterior cruciate ligament tear • Knee…
Arthroscopic Surgery for Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff muscles cover the shoulder joint. Their duty is to provide the power to lift and rotate the arm. With age, these muscles become thinner and weak,…