Shoulder pain can be caused by the shoulder joint itself or many of the surrounding muscles, ligaments & tendons. Pain caused by joints is usually exacerbated by arm & shoulder movements / activities.
Table of Contents Introduction Causes of Shoulder Joint Pain Symptoms of Shoulder Joint Pain Treatment Options Conclusion FAQ Introduction The shoulder joint is a wonderful and sophisticated structure that allows us a wide range of motion in our upper limbs. However, its delicate nature makes it prone to pain and suffering. This discomfort ranges from …
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Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy Rationale Preparations Surgical Procedure Complications After Surgery Rehabilitation FAQ Introduction The use of arthroscopy (arthro means joint and scopy means look) has revolutionized many different types of orthopedic surgery. During a shoulder arthroscopy, a small video camera attached to a fiber-optic lens is inserted into the shoulder joint to allow …
Table of Contents Introduction Symptoms Aetiology Clinical Findings Investigations Treatment Referrals Exercise Prescription Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes Differential Diagnoses Prognosis Extra Information Introduction The clavicle, an “S”-shaped bone, is the only long bone that ossifies by an intramembranous process. It is the first bone in the body to ossify (fifth week of fetal gestation) and …
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Table of Contents What is Shoulder Dislocation? Anatomy Types of Shoulder Dislocations Causes Symptoms of Shoulder Dislocation Diagnosis Treatment for Shoulder Dislocation FAQ What is Shoulder Dislocation? A shoulder dislocation is a painful and disabling injury of the glenohumeral joint. Most dislocations are anterior (forward) but the shoulder can dislocate posteriorly (backwards). Inferior and posterolateral …
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Table of Contents What is Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint? Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment for Sternoclavicular Joint Problems / Pain in Singapore Rehabilitation FAQ What is Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint? The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is important because it helps support the shoulder. The SC joint links the bones of the arms and shoulder to the vertical skeleton. …
Table of Contents Introduction Inflammatory bursitis Frictional bursitis Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment for Bursa Injuries in Singapore Introduction Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs whose function is to reduce friction, distribute stress, and protect the underlying structures. They may be found between a bone and a tendon, between two tendons, or between a bone or tendon …
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Tears of the deltoid muscle, though infrequent, do occur in team handball and volleyball players, American footballers, weightlifters, wrestlers, and other athletes. The muscle is damaged in most cases by direct impact, but it can also be injured by overuse. The tear affects only a small part of the muscle, making it difficult to raise …
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What is Glenohumeral (Shoulder) Stability? Glenohumeral (Shoulder) stability is mainly achieved through dynamic factors. Active contraction of the rotator cuff contributes to joint stabilization by coordinated muscular activity and by secondary tightening of the ligamentous constraints. This effect works in combination with the concavity-compression mechanism, in which muscle contraction causes compression of nearly congruent articular …
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Table of Contents Positioning Procedure Common Mistakes Anatomical Structures Tested Common Pathological Situations Positioning The subject stands with the upper arm against the body and the elbow flexed to a right angle. The forearm is held in the sagittal plane, so keeping the shoulder in a neutral position. The examiner stands level with the subject’s …
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The subscapularis muscle belly can only be reached by bringing the hand in between the scapula and the thorax. It cannot really be palpated. The tendinous insertion on the lesser tuberosity, however, can easily be palpated. The subject is in a half lying position on a couch, the upper arm along the body and the …
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