SHOULDERS
Common Shoulder Conditions
As the most movable joints in your body, shoulders are extremely complex. Unfortunately, this complexity means that shoulder injuries happen easily and frequently. Several injuries and conditions can cause shoulder pain and discomfort.
Some of the most common shoulder injuries treated at Direct Orthopedic Care include:
Arthritis
Arthritis involves the destruction of cartilage within joints. Arthritis in the shoulder occurs when the shoulder’s cartilage begins to wear down on the ball and/or socket sides of the joint.
Frozen Shoulder
A frozen shoulder is an injury that happens gradually over time and results in shoulder pain and stiffness.
Fractures
Shoulder fractures occur when the shoulder suffers a direct and forceful impact and the bone endures more pressure than it can support.
Shoulder Separation
A shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments that hold the collarbone and shoulder blade together become injured.
Tendonitis
Shoulder tendonitis often occurs when the tendon is pinched by neighboring structures causing inflammation of the rotator cuff or biceps tendon.
Bursitis
Bursitis refers to the inflammation or irritation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac located in each shoulder. Bursitis of the shoulder is commonly brought on by an injury or overuse of the shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tears are most commonly caused by injuries or by the gradual wear and tear of the tendons.
Biceps Tendonitis
Biceps tendonitis is a condition brought on by inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon, commonly the result of wear and tear of the biceps tendon.
Dislocated Shoulder
A dislocated shoulder occurs when the ball of the upper arm bone slips or pops out of its socket in the shoulder blade.
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement occurs when the space between the rotator cuff and the acromion (the bone on top of your shoulder) narrows.
SLAP Tear
SLAP is an acronym for “superior labral tear from anterior to posterior”. A SLAP tear occurs when the labrum of the shoulder (i.e., the cartilage rim that encircles the socket of the shoulder joint) becomes injured.
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