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FROZEN SHOULDER/ ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS What is a Frozen Shoulder? The medical name is Adhesive Capsulitis.  It affects the ligamentous capsule of the shoulder joint which becomes inflamed and over time thickens with scar tissue causing restriction of movement. Nobody knows why it starts. It can be triggered by a minor injury or shoulder surgery but usually […]

Partial Rotator Cuff Tear What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff muscles attach to the shoulder blade and turn into tendons that attach to the top of the arm bone (humerus) near the shoulder socket. When the rotator cuff muscles contract and pull on the tendons, the tendons then pull on the bone. This

SHOULDER INSTABILITY/ DISLOCATION What is shoulder instability? The shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body.  It helps you to lift your arm, to rotate it, and to reach up over your head.  It is able to turn in many directions.  With this greater range of motion, however, it can be vulnerable to instability.

ROTATOR CUFF TEAR What is the Rotator Cuff? The Rotator Cuff is a group of 4 muscles and tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor) responsible for the stability and movement of the shoulder. Apart from its role as a rotator of the shoulder, the integrity and contraction of the rotator cuff muscles keeps the ball

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis What is the rotator cuff? The upper arm bone (the humerus) is connected to the shoulder by muscles and tendons. Four of these muscle-tendon groups form the rotator cuff, which controls rotation of the arm out away from the body and stabilizes the shoulder. The cuff part comes from the four tendons

SCAPULAR DYSKINESIA What is Scapular Dyskinesia? Scapular (the shoulder blade) is important for proper shoulder function. The Scapula serves as a stable base for rotator cuff activation and functioning. Any bony or soft tissue injury around the shoulder can alter the roles of the scapula in motion or at rest. Scapular dyskinesia is a condition

SHOULDER ARTHRITIS What is shoulder arthritis? Osteoarthritis also known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis is a condition that erodes the smooth lining (articular cartilage) of a joint.  As the cartilage wears away, it becomes frayed and rough, and the protective space between the bones decreases. During movement, the bones of the joint rub against each other, causing pain.

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement The major difference between a standard shoulder replacement and a reverse procedure is that in a reverse shoulder replacement the ball and socket parts of the shoulder joint switch sides. This means their natural position is reversed. Reverse total shoulder replacement is a complex procedure and is warranted by certain conditions.

ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. It’s one of the most important parts of the shoulder. It allows you to lift your arm and reach up. An injury to the rotator cuff, such as a tear, may happen suddenly when falling on an outstretched

Total Shoulder Replacement Total shoulder replacement is a complex procedure that involves replacing the shoulder joint with artificial parts. When is a shoulder replacement recommended? The shoulder joint can be replaced by an artificial shoulder or shoulder replacement for pain caused by arthritis or when the shoulder is severely fractured or broken. Arthritis is when