Biceps Tendinitis
Inflammation of the biceps tendon is known as biceps tendinitis. It usually develops from overuse over time. Biceps tendinitis often occurs with another shoulder injury, like a rotator cuff tear or labral tear.
Shoulder
The shoulder joint is the most moveable joint in the body. Its ball-and-socket shape allows the arm to move in many different directions, which is necessary for everyday activities and exercise.
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Collarbone Fractures (Clavicle Fractures)
A broken collarbone, or clavicle fracture, is a break in the small, thin bone located in the front of the body near the shoulder. Collarbone fractures typically result from falls or high-impact injuries.
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Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff muscles surround and stabilize the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears result when the tendons of these muscles are torn from the upper arm bone. This can occur with sudden injuries or develop slowly from wear and tear...
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Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis results from the loss of cartilage in the shoulder joint. This causes pain and stiffness within the shoulder, which can affect daily tasks like getting dressed, reaching, and lifting the arms.
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Shoulder Instability
The ball and socket of the shoulder is the most moveable joint in the body. Because of this, it is also susceptible to dislocation, where the ball slips out of the socket. This is referred to as shoulder instability, which...
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Shoulder Separation
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is where the front of the shoulder blade meets the collarbone. A shoulder separation involves injury to the AC joint that damages its supporting ligaments. This can cause the collarbone to move, or separate, from the...
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Upper Arm Bone Fractures (Proximal Humerus Fractures)
A broken upper arm bone is referred to as a proximal humerus fracture. It occurs near the shoulder joint after a traumatic event, such as a fall or motor vehicle accident.
