Rotator cuff tearsA rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability among adults. A torn rotator cuff may weaken your shoulder. This means that many daily activities, like combing your hair or getting dressed, may become painf

Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing AthleteOverhead throwing places extremely high stresses on the shoulder, specifically to the anatomy that keeps the shoulder stable. In throwing athletes, these high stresses are repeated many times and can lead to

Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder ProblemsWhat most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch.Mobil

Biceps TendinitisBiceps tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon. Also called the long head of the biceps tendon, this strong, cord-like structure connects the biceps muscle to the bones in the shoulder.Pain in the f

Glenoid Labrum TearAdvances in medical technology are enabling doctors to identify and treat injuries that went unnoticed 20 years ago. For example, physicians can now use miniaturized television cameras to see inside a joint. With this tool, they

Shoulder Joint Labral TearAdvances in medical technology have made it possible for doctors to identify and treat injuries that went unnoticed 30 to 40 years ago.For example, orthopaedic surgeons can now use miniaturized instruments and cameras (a

SLAP TearsA SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum of the shoulder, which is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint.AnatomyYour shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint made up of three bones: your upper arm bone (humerus

Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. It usually involves pain and stiffness that develops gradually, gets worse and then finally goes away. This can take anywhere from a year to 3 years.Your shoulder is made up of three