Shoulder tendonitis is a degenerative affliction that impacts any of the tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. In general, the condition affects the rotator cuff tendons,…
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Proximal Humerus Growth Plate Fracture
A growth plate fracture in case of children occurs at the end of a bone before the bone has fully matured from cartilage to hard…
Shoulder Subluxation
When the shoulder partially dislocates, shoulder subluxation or shoulder instability may occur. The large range of movement in the shoulder makes it vulnerable to dislocation.…
Bruised Collarbone
A bruised collarbone, clinically known as a clavicle contusion, occurs following a direct impact to the collar bone at the front of the shoulder or…
Deltoid Muscle Strain
What is a Deltoid Muscle Strain? The deltoid muscle is the large muscle on the shoulder and has three parts: the anterior, posterior and the…
Winged Scapula
What is a Winged Scapula? Winged scapula is not an injury in itself, but a symptom of another condition. It occurs where the shoulder blade…
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (swimmer’s shoulder)? Shoulder impingement syndrome, commonly known as a swimmer’s shoulder or thrower’s shoulder occurs when the tendons of the…
Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is condition that restricts the shoulder joint movement and causes pain. A frozen shoulder will go through three…
AC Joint Separation
An AC joint separation is an injury to the ligament that holds the acromioclavicular (AC) joint together at the top of the shoulder. A common…
Dislocated Shoulder Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
A dislocated shoulder is a traumatic and painful injury, typically caused due to a fall or during contact sports. In a dislocated shoulder condition, the…