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Shoulder

 

The shoulder girdle is composed of three joints and one articulation:

   1)      the sternoclavicular joint
   2)      the acromioclavicular joint
   3)      the glenohumeral joint (the shoulder joint)
   4)      the scapulothoracic articulation

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and is the most dependent on soft tissue balance for stability.  Trauma or age-related degeneration can cause pain or disability in any part of the shoulder.  Treatment of shoulder pathology, ranging from physical therapy to surgical reconstruction, is often successful in relieving pain and restoring function.

Below are topics relating to the shoulder. Click on a link for more information.

 

Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Thermal Capsulorrhaphy
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
Broken Collarbone
Burners and Stingers
Common Shoulder Injuries
Dislocated Shoulder
Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Injury)
Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions
Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Treatment Options
Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome