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Shoulder Conditions

  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    Anterior Shoulder Instability - Condition

    Anterior shoulder instability, also known as anterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which damage to...

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  • SLAP Tears

    SLAP Tears - Condition

    The term SLAP (superior-labrum anterior-posterior) lesion or SLAP tear refers to an injury of the superior labrum of the shoulder.

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  • Arthritis of the Shoulder

    Arthritis of the Shoulder - Condition

    Damage of the cartilage in the shoulder joint causes shoulder arthritis. Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury.

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear

    Shoulder Labral Tear - Condition

    Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause the labrum to tear.

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  • Shoulder Dislocation

    Shoulder Dislocation - Condition

    The dislocation might be a partial dislocation (subluxation) or a complete dislocation causing pain and shoulder joint instability.

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  • Shoulder Ligament Injuries

    Shoulder Ligament Injuries - Condition

    Shoulder ligament injuries are injuries to the tough elastic tissues present around the shoulder that connect bones to each other and...

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  • Shoulder Fracture

    Shoulder Fracture - Condition

    A break in a bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture.

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  • Shoulder Trauma

    Shoulder Trauma - Condition

    Shoulder injuries most commonly occur in athletes participating in sports such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting.

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  • Shoulder Synovitis

    Shoulder Synovitis - Condition

    Shoulder synovitis is an inflammatory condition of the synovium or synovial membrane, the inner layer of the capsule in the shoulder joint.

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  • Shoulder Bursitis

    Shoulder Bursitis - Condition

    Shoulder bursitis, also known as subacromial bursitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the bursa of the shoulder.

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  • AC Joint Separation

    AC Joint Separation - Condition

    AC joint separation, also known as shoulder separation, is a condition characterized by damage to the ligaments that connect the...

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis - Condition

    AC arthritis is caused by the wearing out of the cartilage covering the bone ends in a joint.

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  • Shoulder Disorders

    Shoulder Disorders - Condition

    Aging, trauma or sports activities can cause injuries and disorders that can range from minor sprains or strains to severe shoulder trauma.

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability - Condition

    Shoulder instability results when the humeral head is not held firmly within the glenoid cavity and may lead to a dislocation.

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  • Sternoclavicular(SC) Joint Injuries

    Sternoclavicular(SC) Joint Injuries - Condition

    Sternoclavicular joint injuries can occur due to severe trauma or direct blows to the body as seen in motor vehicle accidents or...

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  • Rotator Cuff Pain

    Rotator Cuff Pain - Condition

    Rotator cuff pain may be caused due to: Age-related wear and tear of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder, repeated overhead arm movements...

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries - Condition

    The acromioclavicular (AC) joint in the shoulder is very important for shoulder strength, motion, and maintaining shoulder position.

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  • Southern Orthopaedic Association
  • The Steadman Clinic
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • UNC School of Medicine
  • Gold Foundation
  • UVA Health