Shoulder Articles
Patient library articles on shoulder injuries and conditions.
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Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Adhesive Capsulitis, or a frozen shoulder, is a poorly understood condition in which the deepest layers of soft tissue, called the joint capsule, become…
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Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability occurs when the shoulder moves completely out of its socket (dislocation) and requires a medical professional to “relocate it”, or…
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For those patients with reoccurring dislocations or instability, treatment is to modify or avoid the known activities, rehabilitate the shoulder with a…
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Posterior Dislocation
Dislocations in which the arm moves backward out of the socket (called a posterior dislocation) are uncommon (4%).
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Multidirectional Instability Signs and Symptoms
Signs of ligamentous laxity are present.
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Shoulder Tendonitis and Impingement
Tendonitis is an inflammation of the shoulder tendons.
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Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears happen in younger people when they experience a trauma such as a fall.
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Acromioclavicular Separation (Separated Shoulder)
An “AC Separation” is commonly the result of a fall on the end of the shoulder.
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Labral Tears
The labrum is a cartilage ring that surrounds the shoulder socket (called the glenoid) and makes it deeper.
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