Shoulder Injuries

Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Rotator cuff injuries demand timely care, involving rest, physiotherapy, and, if needed, surgery to facilitate optimal recovery.

The four muscles of the rotator cuff help to provide the shoulder with mobility and stability.

Overview

The four muscles of the rotator cuff help to provide the shoulder with mobility and stability.

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Anterior view of the shoulder joint with pain in the socket.

What to Know About Frozen Shoulder

skeleton showing shoulder range of motion

Understanding Different Types of Shoulder Pain

$Comminuted scapula body fracture$

A Broken Shoulder: Scapula Fracture

Shoulder impingement illustration

Shoulder Pain: Is it Shoulder Impingement?

$Humeral head fractures in the shoulder$

The 3 Types of Shoulder Fractures

Anterior view of a dislocated shoulder

Shoulder Dislocation Injury (Dislocated Shoulder)

Lateral tear of the shoulder joint

How Do SLAP Tears Affect Athletes?

$Examples of one part proximal humerus fractures$

Proximal Humerus Fractures of the Shoulder

7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade Infographic

Symptoms

Cross section of normal joint compared to one with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).

Frozen Shoulder Symptoms

Illustration of the shoulder arteries

Is Your Shoulder Pain Related to Your Numb Hands or Fingers?

Anatomy of a SLAP tear compared to a health labrum

SLAP Tear Symptoms

How shoulder impingement affects shoulder movement

Shoulder Impingement Symptoms

Anterior view of the shoulder joint showing a rotator cuff tear

Rotator Cuff Injuries: Symptoms

Dislocated Shoulder Symptoms

Anterior view of the upper body highlighting the clavicle bones.

Clavicle Fractures: Types and Symptoms

Anterior view of the shoulder joint showing a rotator cuff tear

How Do I Know if I Have a Rotator Cuff Tear?

Causes and Diagnosis

Anterior view of the shoulder highlighting the scapula

Scapula Fracture Causes and Symptoms

Pitcher throwing a baseball

Causes and Risk Factors for a Dislocated Shoulder

Anterior view of the shoulder joint showing a dislocated humerus

3 Causes of Shoulder Instability

Doctor and patient having a discussion in an office.

Diagnosing a Dislocated Shoulder

Global rotator cuff tear

Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes and Risk Factors

Anterior view of the upper body skeleton showing range of motion in the shoudler.

Diagnosing Frozen Shoulder

Different shapes of the shoulder acromion: flat, curved, and hooked

Causes and Risk Factors of Shoulder Impingement

Cross section of normal joint compared to one with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).

Frozen Shoulder Causes and Risk Factors

Physician performing a shoulder exam on a male patient

Diagnosing Shoulder Impingement

Treatment

Injection for a rotator cuff tear

Rotator Cuff Injections

Man performing overhead shoulder exercise with physical therapist.

Treating a Clavicle Fracture

Physical therapist manipulation man's shoulder

Nonsurgical Treatments for Shoulder Impingement

Ultrasound wand and keyboard.

Rotator Cuff Injuries: Treatment

$Person with a humerus fracture using a sling or collar and second inset showing using a cuff.$

Treating a Proximal Humerus Fracture

Arthroscopic repair of shoulder impingement

Surgical Treatment Options for Shoulder Impingement

$Scapula neck fracture with a plate repair$

Treating a Scapula Fracture

Physical therapist assisting a patient stretch their shoulder.

Treatment for a Dislocated Shoulder

Labral tear anatomy of the shoulder

SLAP Tear Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Anterior view of a Bankart repair for dislocated shoulder

Surgery for Dislocated Shoulder

Wellness

Group performing aerobics with exercise balls.

6 Tips to Prevent Shoulder Pain

Call center employee with shoulder pain

How to Avoid Shoulder Pain at Work

Bottles of supplements, one has spilled.

3 Little-Known Ways to Help Your Rotator Cuff Heal Faster

Anterior view of the shoulder joint with a rotator cuff

Is Your Sleep Position Harming Your Rotator Cuff?

Woman watching television in bed

Sleeping With Rotator Cuff Pain

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Tendons of the rotator cuff including the subscapularis, infraspinatus, teres minor, and supraspinatus.

Soft Tissues of the Shoulder