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  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    Anterior Shoulder Instability - Conditions

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

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  • SLAP Tears

    SLAP Tears - Conditions

    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 - Conditions

    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 - Conditions

    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 - Conditions

    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 - Conditions

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

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  • Shoulder Fracture

    Shoulder Fracture - Conditions

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

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  • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy

    Rotator Cuff Arthropathy - Conditions

    Rotator cuff arthropathy is a form of wear-and-tear arthritis caused by the rubbing of the ball against the outer rim of the glenoid.

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  • Shoulder Trauma

    Shoulder Trauma - Conditions

    Shoulder injuries cause pain, stiffness, restricted movements, difficulty in performing routine activities and a...

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  • Proximal Humerus Fractures

    Proximal Humerus Fractures - Conditions

    Fractures of the proximal humerus are common in elderly individuals suffering from osteoporosis.

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  • Proximal Biceps Tendonitis

    Proximal Biceps Tendonitis - Conditions

    Proximal biceps tendonitis is the irritation and inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder joint.

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  • Shoulder Bursitis

    Shoulder Bursitis - Conditions

    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 - Conditions

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

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  • Shoulder Tendonitis

    Shoulder Tendonitis - Conditions

    Shoulder tendonitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons which connect the muscles to the shoulder bones.

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis - Conditions

    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 - Conditions

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

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  • Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability - Conditions

    Tearing, stretching or peeling of the labrum can result in shoulder instability. It can also occur with defects of the shoulder...

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  • Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture

    Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture - Conditions

    A tear or rupture of the proximal biceps tendons is called a proximal biceps tendon rupture. Usually, the long head tendon is ruptured.

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  • Rotator Cuff Pain

    Rotator Cuff Pain - Conditions

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

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries - Conditions

    An injury to the AC joint, particularly the ligaments, can result in instability or separation of the AC joint (shoulder separation)...

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