Shoulder

Arthritis of the shoulder is a common condition. Most people report pain accompanied by loss of range of motion and occasionally popping or clicking. Many patients report that changes in the weather also affect the degree of pain from arthritis. The rate of progression of arthritis varies from person

This condition involves inflammation of the tendon of the upper part of the biceps. This tendon originates from the socket of the shoulder and runs within the shoulder joint before entering the groove in the upper arm. It is manifested by pain in front of the shoulder. Most cases respond to.nonsurgical

This is a condition where calcium deposits are found in the tendons, cause local irritation, severe pain, and loss of motion.The cause of the deposits is not absolutely clear, however, wear and tear of the rotator cuff can be associated with the condition. Conservative management using NSAIDS, cortisone

The acromioclavicular joint is a joint at the end of your collar bone. It can be injured in a variety of ways but the most common mechanism is direct trauma from a fall onto the shoulder during contact sports. The joint can also be injured from a fall onto an outstretched arm. . Most patients experience

Shoulder impingement is the rubbing of a prominent acromion onto the rotator cuff. It commonly manifests as pain with overhead motion.This condition is most commonly treated with physical therapy, injections and NSAIDs. If these therapies fail, in rare cases it may require surgical decompression.

This condition involves repeated dislocation the humeral head out of its normal location in the glenoid and either slips back or must be put back in its native position to match the socket. It is initially treated by physical therapy but patients with recurrent dislocations and younger active patients

A labral tear results when there is injury to the cartilaginous ring that surrounds the glenoid. This cartilage acts as a bumper to stabilize the humeral head in the center of the glenoid and prevent subluxation or dislocation. It can be torn with traumatic dislocations or with overuse injuries such

Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of the sac in the space between the rotator cuff and the overlying bone (acromion). Typically, there is pain often accompanied by loss of motion and some local tenderness on palpation of the area. Most cases of shoulder bursitis can be treated effectively without surgical