Our shoulders have the widest range of motion of all of our joints, and they perform a lot of work throughout the day every day of our lives. So if something happens to a shoulder, you can feel a lot of pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to treat an injured shoulder. [Read More]
Orthopedics
What Is a Frozen Shoulder?
The shoulder is composed of three main bones forming a ball-and-socket joint. These bones are the collarbone (clavicle), upper arm bone (humerus), and shoulder blade (scapula). What holds these bones together is a section of strong connective tissue called the shoulder capsule. When a person has [Read More]
How Elbow Bursitis Is Treated
Bursitis is a painful condition that involves inflammation of the bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints throughout the body. A bursa may become inflamed for various reasons such as overuse or trauma and is characterized by swelling, redness, and stiff and achy joints. The large joints of [Read More]
Tendonosis of the Shoulder
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body. The “ball” at the top of the humerus (upper arm bone) fits inside the glenoid socket, where it moves and rotates to allow you to do everything from reaching above your head to throwing a baseball. Muscles are connected to bones via [Read More]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Traditional vs. Reverse
Shoulder replacement is the surgery of choice for more than 50,000 Americans every year. And it’s no wonder: this joint replacement procedure can effectively relieve chronic shoulder pain and improve range of motion. Patient satisfaction rates are 95% after a shoulder replacement surgery. If you [Read More]
