| Treatment/Condition |
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| Acromioclavicular Joint Separation |
Dislocation of the AC joint in the shoulder, often caused by falling on the shoulder. |
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| Adhesive Capsulitis |
Occurs when ligaments and bones in the shoulder don't move like they should. |
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| Artificial Joint Replacement |
Surgery to ease pain from shoulder arthritis. |
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| Biceps Rupture |
A complete tear of of the tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
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| Biceps Tendonitis |
Inflammation in ithe main tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
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| Calcific Tendonitis |
Caused when calcium deposits form on the tendons of the shoulder. |
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| Cuff Tear Arthropathy |
Arthritis caused by a tear in the rotator cuff. |
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| Impingement Syndrome |
Occurs when the rotator cuff tendons rub against the roof of the shoulder, causing pain. |
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| Labral Tears |
Injury to the labrum, a small structure in the shoulder that affects stability. |
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| Osteoarthritis of the Acromioclavicular Joint |
Degeneration of the AC joint, often due to aging. |
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| Quadrilateral Space Syndrome |
Occurs when the axillary nerve in the shoulder is compressed or injured. |
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| Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty |
A different type of shoulder replacement for those who aren't candidates for joint replacement. |
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| Rotator Cuff Tears |
Injury to the tendons of the muscles that make up the shoulder. |
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| Shoulder Anatomy |
Learn more about the structure of the shoulder. |
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| Shoulder Arthroscopy |
Minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder. |
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| Shoulder Dislocations |
A painful and disabling injury of the glenohumeral joint. |
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| Shoulder Instability |
Occurs when the shoulder joint is too loose. |
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| Snapping Scapula Syndrome |
When movement of the joint causes feelings or sounds of grating, grinding, popping or thumping |
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| Sternoclavicular Joint Problems |
Caused when trauma causes injury to the SC joint. |
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| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome |
Caused when nerves and blood vessels going to the arms and hands get squeezed near the thoracic outlet. |
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| Weightlifter's Shoulder |
Painful deterioration of the distal end of the clavicle due to overuse. |
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