Shoulder Cartilage Injuries and Arthritis
The two major bones that make up your shoulder joint are the humerus and the scapula. The point where these bones meet, known as the glenohumeral joint, is…
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Complications of soft tissue injuries of the shoulder
Soft tissues mainly refer to muscles, tendons, and ligaments that surround and support the joints. The soft tissue within your shoulder helps in maintaining regular movement and functioning.…
Little League Shoulder
Little league shoulder is a kind of injury of the humerus at a place called growth plate where the bone is still developing. This kind of injury occurs…
Sports injuries in children
Physical activity and sports are important for a child’s healthy growth. Playing sports make sure there is good motor skill development and maintenance of the right weight with…
Micro instability of the shoulder
Microinstability of the shoulder is a delicate but impactful condition that affects the subtle balance in the shoulder joint. Compared to some noticeable issues like frozen shoulder, rotator…
Bone spurs of the shoulder
Bone spurs are the bony projections that happen when two bones meet. When these bone spurs occur in your shoulder, it leads to pain in the shoulder, back,…
Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit
Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) is a diminished range of motion and it mainly affects the internal rotation of the shoulder. Internal rotation refers to the shoulder rotating…
Shoulder bursitis and shoulder impingement
A common issue orthopedic surgeons see in their patients is shoulder joint inflammation. Many people seek help from orthopedists for shoulder pain, and a common diagnosis is “shoulder…
Is Shoulder Resurfacing right for you?
Shoulder resurfacing is the replacement of damaged bone and cartilage of the shoulder joint with synthetic implants. These implants are made to restore proper functioning of the shoulder…
Dealing with Shoulder Pain
The shoulder consists of three bones, i.e., the upper arm bone, the collarbone, and the shoulder blade, which, along with the muscles and the tendons, facilitates arm movement.…
Types and Treatment of Shoulder Ligament Injuries (Part 2)
The shoulder is a complicated mobile joint that depends on the ligaments for maintaining stability. Shoulder ligament injuries result from overuse, degeneration, and any traumatic events, thereby resulting…
Types and Treatment of Shoulder Ligament Injuries (Part 1)
The shoulder is one of the most movable joints in your body as you reach forward, behind the back, and overhead, and sometimes repeating motion carrying heavy loads.…