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Shoulder Pain

What Can A Shoulder Surgeon Treat?

Your shoulder is a complex and very mobile joint that allows the arm to move in many directions. This can make it vulnerable to wear and tear injury and conditions such as arthritis. Pain or restricted function in your shoulder can become disabling and prevent you from carrying out normal day to day activities, but

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Treatments for a Rotator Cuff Tear

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain, stiffness, and weakness in the shoulder. Sudden shoulder movements or overusing the shoulder can cause a tear, and the risk of tears increases with age – when the muscles and tendons naturally degenerate and weaken. The rotator cuff is made up of a network of muscles

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What to Expect from Shoulder Surgery Recovery

Shoulder replacement surgery is performed on the shoulder joint to treat damage or wear and tear, often as a result of an injury or a condition such as arthritis. During the surgery, all or part of the shoulder joint is replaced with artificial components (prosthetics). The extent of the damage will determine the type of

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Common Types of Shoulder Surgeries

The shoulder is a very complex joint made up of many ligaments, tendons, bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. The three main bones that make up the shoulder are the humerus (upper arm bone), shoulder blade (scapula), and clavicle (collarbone). The shoulder can perform many movements, but this capability makes it vulnerable to stress, wear

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Recovery from Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Your shoulders can take a beating. Whether you sustained an injury in your youth, are active in sports, or have an occupation that requires constant movement in your shoulder, you may find yourself in need of shoulder replacement. While there really is no such thing as minor surgery, shoulder replacement is certainly one of the

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Common Types of Shoulder Surgery

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body and is vulnerable to any number of injuries and conditions, from arthritis and dislocation to degenerative disease and tendon tears. Depending on your condition, your orthopedist may recommend more conservative treatments, like rest and physical therapy to help heal the area; if the

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Treatments for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints for which patients seek medical attention. The shoulder is strong yet delicate, with many soft-tissue structures inside of it that provide support. Because of these various tissues, finding the actual injury within the shoulder can be complex and involve MRIs, X-rays, and ultrasound-guided contrast injections.

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Brachial Plexopathy

Brachial plexopathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy. It happens when there is some type of injury to the brachial plexus, which is the collection of nerves as they meet between the neck and the shoulder (on each side). The brachial plexus includes the axillary nerve, ulnar nerve, median nerve, radial nerve, and musculocutaneous nerve.

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5 Possible Causes of Shoulder Pain

There are many injuries and medical conditions that can result in shoulder pain. If you’re experiencing pain in your shoulder, it could indicate a problem that requires medical attention. Don’t live with the pain a moment longer – see an orthopedic professional near you to find out what’s causing your shoulder pain and what your

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