shoulder Conditions

A rotator cuff tear is an injury where one or more of the tendons or muscles of the rotator cuff of the shoulder get torn.

Shoulder arthritis generally causes symptoms such as joint pain and limited range of motion. There are 5 kinds of arthritis of the shoulders: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Avascular necrosis of the shoulder (AVN), also called osteonecrosis or bone infarction, is death of bone tissue due to interruption of the blood supply. Early

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a syndrome involving tendonitis (inflammation of tendons) of the rotator cuff muscles as they pass through the subacromial space, the passage

Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition associated with shoulder pain and stiffness. There is a loss of the ability to move

Shoulder Dislocation occurs when the head of the humerus is out of the shoulder joint. Symptoms include shoulder pain and instability. Complications may include a

A Bankart lesion is an injury of the anterior (inferior) glenoid labrum of the shoulder due to anterior shoulder dislocation. When this happens, a pocket

A SLAP Lesion tear is an injury to the glenoid labrum. Tearing of the labrum can occur from either acute trauma or repetitive shoulder motion

Subacromial shoulder bursitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the bursa that separates the superior surface of the supraspinatus tendon (one of the four

While not directly a shoulder problem, Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation may affect shoulder functionality due to problems with sternoclavicular rotation. A sternoclavicular separation occurs when the

A separated shoulder, also known as Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation, is a common injury to the acromioclavicular joint. The AC joint is located at the outer

A Shoulder biceps tendon rupture is a complete or partial rupture of a tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. It can affect the distal tendon,

Shoulder Nerve Injuries involves the brachial plexus is a group of nerves that come from the spinal cord in the neck and travel down the

Shoulder Malignancies are one of the many causes of shoulder pain can be a malignant tumor or a benign tumor that is growing in the

Shoulder fractures may occur at the clavicle (collar bone), humerus (upper arm bone) or the scapula (shoulder blade). A shoulder fracture is where one of

In throwing athletes, stress on the shoulder is a top concern. Because of the nature of sports such as baseball, volleyball, tennis, and even track