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Hill Sachs Lesions

by | 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...

Muscle Imbalance in the Shoulder

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

What is Muscle Imbalance in the Shoulder? The muscles in the shoulder work together to stabilize the arm, while also allowing movement. If an abnormal relationship between the set of muscles that stabilizes and the set of muscles that allow mobility exists, is is...

AC Joint Arthritis

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

Can you guess the most common cause of AC joint arthritis, a painful shoulder condition? What is Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis? The acromioclavicular joint (AC joint) is located above the glenohumeral joint, commonly referred to as the shoulder joint. The acromion...

Glenoid Labrum Tears

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

What are Glenoid Labrum Tears? The glenohumeral joint provides most of the movement in the shoulder, and is often referred to as the shoulder joint, but there are two other joints in the shoulder. In the glenohumeral joint, the humerus head is covered with smooth...

Shoulder Dislocation

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

What is a Shoulder Dislocation? The glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, is not as stable as the other joints in the body, so shoulder dislocation is fairly common. Shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the bone in the upper arm, called the humerus, is forced...

Burners and Stingers

by | 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...