Shoulder Pain – Is it Arthritis or Bursitis?

Shoulder pain can significantly affect your daily life, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like lifting objects or even moving your arm. Two of the most common causes of shoulder pain are arthritis and bursitis. While both conditions involve…

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Shoulder Joint Anatomy and Pain

Shoulder Joint: Basic Anatomy and Functions   The shoulder joint is the largest joint of the upper extremities, which facilitates all your arm movements. The following musculoskeletal components comprise your shoulder joint. Bones: Humerus (upper arm bone), clavicle (collar bone),…

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Rotator Cuff Surgery: Purpose, Procedure, Risks, Recovery

Rotator cuff is a collective name for the musculoskeletal soft tissue surrounding the shoulder joint. Four muscles viz. Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor and Subscapularis along with their tendons are involved in the formation of rotator cuff. Rotator cuff provides strength,…

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Arthroscopic Repair of Supraspinatus Tear

History: 80-yr-old lady with severe pain in her left shoulder and inability to raise arm above her head along with extreme pain in the night. Case: The pictures show a full tear of the Supraspinatus which is retracted and the…

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Shoulder Replacement Surgery – What to Expect?

Though less common than Total Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement is just as successful in relieving joint pain. It involves removing the damaged parts and replacing them with artificial components, called prosthesis. The surgery not only relieves you from your unbearable…

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