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Shoulder Conditions

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Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

Dislocation of the AC joint in the shoulder, often caused by falling on the shoulder.

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Adhesive Capsulitis

Occurs when ligaments and bones in the shoulder don't move like they should.

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Artificial Joint Replacement

Surgery to ease pain from shoulder arthritis.

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Biceps Rupture

A complete tear of of the tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder.

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Biceps Tendonitis

Inflammation in ithe main tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder.

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Calcific Tendonitis

Caused when calcium deposits form on the tendons of the shoulder.

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Cuff Tear Arthropathy

Arthritis caused by a tear in the rotator cuff.

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Impingement Syndrome

Occurs when the rotator cuff tendons rub against the roof of the shoulder, causing pain.

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Labral Tears

Injury to the labrum, a small structure in the shoulder that affects stability.

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Osteoarthritis of the Acromioclavicular Joint

Degeneration of the AC joint, often due to aging.

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Quadrilateral Space Syndrome

Occurs when the axillary nerve in the shoulder is compressed or injured.

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Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

A different type of shoulder replacement for those who aren't candidates for joint replacement.

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Rotator Cuff Tears

Injury to the tendons of the muscles that make up the shoulder.

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Shoulder Anatomy

Learn more about the structure of the shoulder.

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Shoulder Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder.

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Shoulder Dislocations

A painful and disabling injury of the glenohumeral joint.

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Shoulder Instability

Occurs when the shoulder joint is too loose.

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Snapping Scapula Syndrome

When movement of the joint causes feelings or sounds of grating, grinding, popping or thumping

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Sternoclavicular Joint Problems

Caused when trauma causes injury to the SC joint.

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Caused when nerves and blood vessels going to the arms and hands get squeezed near the thoracic outlet.

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Weightlifter's Shoulder

Painful deterioration of the distal end of the clavicle due to overuse.

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