by admin | Dec 12, 2012 | Shoulder Conditions
Have you had a warm and stinging feeling that traveled down your arm? Learn about Burners and Stingers here: What are Burners and Stingers? Burners and stingers are terms that refer to injuries of the brachial plexus. These terms are used because the injuries result...
by admin | Dec 12, 2012 | Shoulder Conditions
What is Biceps Tendon Rupture The upper part of the biceps muscle divides into two sections named the long head and the short head. The long head travels over the head of the humerus to attach to the glenoid, the socket in which the head of the humerus rests. The...
by admin | Dec 12, 2012 | Shoulder Treatments
What is the Biceps Tendon and How Do You Rupture It? The upper part of the biceps muscle divides into two tendons, named the long head and the short head, that are responsible for anchoring the biceps muscle to the shoulder. At the bottom of the biceps muscle, the...
by admin | Dec 12, 2012 | Shoulder Treatments
What is Arthroscopic Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Repair? AC joint separation repair treats severe separation of the shoulder's AC joint. This is accomplished by joining together the ruptured or torn ligaments. Who needs Arthroscopic Acromioclavicular (AC)...
by admin | Dec 6, 2012 | Shoulder Treatments
What is Shoulder Arthroscopy and Distal Clavicle Excision? Distal Clavicle Excision is a procedure used to treat impingement in the shoulder. Shoulder impingement is a painful condition in which the space between structures in a joint narrows, causing parts to rub or...
by admin | Dec 6, 2012 | Shoulder Treatments
What is Shoulder Arthroscopy and Decompression? Shoulder arthroscopy and decompression is a procedure used to treat shoulder impingement, which occurs when the tendons in the rotator cuff muscles are squeezed or pinched by the surrounding structures in the shoulder....