The Most Common Types Of Shoulder Surgery

People who are active may sometimes have pain in certain parts of their body like their arms and shoulders. If people were doing something that involved repetitive motion, like hammering or swinging an axe, then it is expected that doing such an activity for hours on end may result in pain. However, if the pain
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Top 5 Ways to Avoid Surgery for Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). The deltoid raises the arm to the level of the shoulder and slightly above. The rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) stabilize the humeral head, preventing it from
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What are the Options for Symptomatic Shoulder Instability?

Shoulder instability occurs when there is excessive laxity of the shoulder joint in one or more directions due to difficulties in maintaining the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) centered within the glenoid fossa (shoulder socket). It is considered instability when the head of the humerus partially or completely dislocates from the socket repetitively.
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Treat Your Shoulder Throwing Injuries With a Variety of Options

When you think of a shoulder throwing injury, the first people that come to mind are probably baseball players. However, it’s important to note that there are countless individuals, athletes and non-athletes alike, that can sustain shoulder throwing injuries, leaving them in desperate need of a solution that doesn’t just provide short-term relief. But, do
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5 Things to know about Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery

1. When Should I Consider Rotator Cuff Surgery? Surgery is usually considered an option only if the rotator cuff injury is very severe, or if non-surgical treatment has failed to improve shoulder strength and movement. Typically, surgery is considered in the following cases: When the injury is sudden and severe: These cases may require immediate
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Potential Outcomes of Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

Rotator cuff tears are among the most common sources of all shoulder pain. Sometimes, you might have just a minor tear, allowing you to turn to nonsurgical treatments for any pain that you might be experiencing. However, there are many individuals who cannot find relief from these options, necessitating the use of surgery with a
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Rotator Cuff Repair Through Non-Invasive Surgery

The rotator cuff is an anatomical structure of the shoulder that provides stability and a wide range of motion in the arm. The shoulder joint is one of the most sophisticated structures in the body, and it is a connection between three bones, which are the humerus, the scapula and the clavicle. There are also
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Does A Shoulder Labral Tear Mean You Are Out For The Season?

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that connects the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone) and humerus (upper arm bone). The glenoid is the shallow and flat socket of bone that can be found in the scapula. The humeral head is often larger than this socket, so a rim of soft, fibrous connective tissue
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8 Myths About Shoulder Pain And Shoulder Arthritis

by Dr. Adam Farber Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis that results from the wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joint. Researchers and scientists are not completely sure what causes shoulder arthritis, although there is some link to genetics, obesity and lifestyle. Risk factors include age, weight, work factors and gender (women
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What Does Non-operative Rotator Cuff Treatment Entail?

by Adam Farber The rotator cuff, a group of muscles and associated tendons, has the main function of stabilizing the shoulder. These tendons and muscles are wrapped around the shoulder joint, allowing it to engage in a wide range of motion. These motions include the ability to rotate the shoulder when lifting an object overhead,
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