Imagine your shoulder as a complex machine made of bones, ligaments, and muscles working together. But what happens when something goes wrong, like a separated shoulder? This injury, often caused by sports, accidents, or even a simple fall, can disrupt your daily life and activities. Let’s [Read More]
Shoulder Injuries
The Role of Immobilization in Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder separation is a common orthopedic injury affecting many people in the US. The separation occurs due to extreme pressure or strain placed on the acromioclavicular joint (AC joint), causing the ligaments that connect the collarbone (clavicle) to the shoulder blade (scapula) to tear partially [Read More]
Preventing Recurrence: Tips for Avoiding Future Shoulder Separations
A shoulder separation is a painful injury to the ligaments around the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, where the collarbone and the shoulder blade meet. While it can be treated, efforts should be made to avoid another occurrence of this injury. With preventive measures in place, you can avoid future [Read More]
Why Is Dislocated Shoulder Treatment Necessary?
Your shoulder joint is the most versatile joint of the body. It is also the most mobile joint of the body that can rotate in all directions and carry heavy loads, making it one of the most vulnerable joints to injuries. One of the most common shoulder injuries is a dislocation that can occur from a [Read More]
Dislocated Shoulder: What to Do and How to Treat it?
A dislocated shoulder is what its name depicts. It is a fairly common and sudden onset type of injury in which the upper arm bone pops out of the shoulder socket, either partially or fully. A shoulder can dislocate in any direction – forward, backward, or downward. However, forward dislocation of [Read More]
