Among all of the joints in the human body, the shoulder is gifted with the most flexibility and greatest range of motion, allowing for a wide variety of movements, such as flexion, extension, neutral and horizontal abduction, neutral and horizontal adduction, neutral and horizontal internal rotation, among others. Such amazing flexibility and mobility, however, are […]
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Facts About Shoulder Arthritis
The shoulder is the most flexible and mobile joint in the human body. With such flexibility and mobility, however, also comes a greater susceptibility to conditions and injuries. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting the shoulder. As it does to the other joints in the body, arthritis causes shoulder pain, swelling, stiffness, […]
Answers to the Most Common Orthopedic Questions
If you’re experiencing symptoms of a condition or an injury affecting your bones, joints, or soft tissues (your musculoskeletal system) and your primary care physician determines that you need specialized care, they will give you a referral to see an orthopedic doctor. Just like meeting with any other type of medical professional for the first […]
What Symptoms May Signal the Need for a Shoulder Replacement?
Shoulder replacement surgery also referred to as shoulder arthroplasty, involves replacing the damaged parts of the shoulder with prostheses to eliminate the source of pain and restore mobility in the shoulder. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, read on to learn about when it is time for you to consider having shoulder replacement surgery as […]
Shoulder Stabilization Surgery: What to Ask Your Surgeon
Shoulder instability is either an acute or a chronic orthopedic condition that occurs when the ligament or labrum (the soft cartilage that reinforces the ball-and-socket joint) gets stretched, torn, or detached, causing the ball of the shoulder to move either partially or fully out of the socket. Shoulder instability can be caused by repetitive movements; […]