by admin | Oct 8, 2014 | Shoulder Conditions
The shoulder joint is a complex ball and socket joint that includes the upper end of the humerus, the outer aspect of the scapula, the outer aspect of the clavicle and a group of muscles and ligaments that are arranged around the joint. Trauma and any injury to the...
by admin | Oct 1, 2014 | Shoulder Conditions
Rotator Cuff Tear Our rotator cuff can weaken as we age, and increase our likelihood of a rotator cuff tear. Repeated use of your arms in daily activities we take for granted can accelerate weakening and possible tearing. This is especially true in adults over the age...
by admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Shoulder Conditions
Arthritis of the Shoulder The shoulder joint is capable of a multitude of movements. During a person's lifetime, age-related changes can occur to this joint, causing pain and discomfort. In this article, we shall discuss arthritis of the shoulder in more detail. What...
by admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Shoulder Conditions
Anatomy Perspectives The shoulder joint is of the ball and socket variety, surrounded by different muscles, tendons and ligaments. Of these, the biceps tendon is the one that attaches into the shoulder blade, traversing the humerus bone. Its attachments include both a...
by admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Shoulder Conditions
Relevant Anatomy The biceps muscle has a long head and a short head. These heads of the biceps tendon insert themselves into the shoulder joint through small grooves in the humerus bone. Inflammation of this tendon is called biceps tendonitis. Causes Biceps tendonitis...
by admin | Apr 10, 2014 | Shoulder Conditions
There are two main ways to treat a broken collarbone, or clavicle. Check out this great piece to find out all you need to know! What Causes a Broken Collarbone? A broken collarbone is caused by direct injury to the shoulder as occurs in a road traffic accident or...