Shoulder replacement surgery is performed on the shoulder joint to treat damage or wear and tear, often as a result of an injury or a condition such as arthritis. During the surgery, all or part of the shoulder joint is replaced with artificial components (prosthetics). The extent of the damage will determine the type of […]
shoulder conditions
Causes of Shoulder Pain
If you suffer from shoulder pain, it can be difficult to deal with. The shoulder is a complex joint system made up of many bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When one of these things is damaged or injured, it can cause shoulder pain. There are a variety of reasons why you could be experiencing shoulder […]
Shoulder Impingement
Thump the top of your shoulder and you’ll feel bone. Directly beneath that is a group of muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff, which surround your shoulder joint, one of the most complex joints in the body. When the rotator cuff is injured, it can become inflamed like any other connective tissue. […]
What Does the Rotator Cuff Do?
Whether you’re brushing your teeth, picking up a baby, or simply driving a car, the rotator cuff in your shoulder gets quite a workout all day long. Shoulder pain is probably one of the most natural things that people ignore as resulting from a typical day’s work. There is a group of four muscles and […]
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Compared to other joints in our body, the shoulder offers the most extensive range of movement possible. Think about it: which other joint can easily perform a full 360-degree turn? Not only are shoulders amazing multi-taskers, they bear the brunt of a good amount of our daily activities. So in the event that a shoulder […]