by admin | May 17, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions
Reactive calcification is a form of calcific tendinitis, a shoulder condition that can become painful What is Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder - Reactive Calcification Calcific Tendinitis of the shoulder takes places when calcium deposits form in your rotator...
by admin | Apr 22, 2013 | Shoulder Treatments
What is Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair? Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair is a procedure used to examine the rotator cuff in the shoulder and to repair torn tendons. The examination part of this procedure is performed using an arthroscope, which is a small camera that is...
by admin | Mar 12, 2013 | Shoulder Treatments
Did you know ultrasound technology can be used to help relieve your shoulder pain? Learn how: What is Ultrasound-Guided Injection for Shoulder Pain? Ultrasound-guided injections are a non-surgical procedure used to help treat mild pain and inflammation in the...
by admin | Feb 28, 2013 | Shoulder Treatments
What is Intracapsular (Glenoid) Injection? Intracapsular (Glenoid) injections are a procedure in which anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication are injected as a mixture between the glenoid and the head of the humerus. Who needs Intracapsular (Glenoid) Injection?...
by admin | Feb 28, 2013 | Shoulder Treatments
What is Arthroscopic Bankart Repair? In the glenohumeral joint, the humerus head is covered smooth cartilage so that movement is possible with as little friction as possible. The rim of the glenoid, where the humerus head is socketed, is rimmed with a ring of fibrous...
by admin | Feb 20, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions
What are Hill-Sachs Lesions? In the shoulder, the humerus head meets the glenoid, a shallow cavity in the scapula, and creates the ball-and-socket joint known as the glenohumeral joint. The glenohumeral joint provides most of the movement in the shoulder, and is often...