Shoulder & Elbow

Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator cuff is the group of tendons in the shoulder joint providing support and enabling wider range of motion. Major injury to these tendons may result in tear of these tendons and the condition is called as rotator cuff tear.

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Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement is also called as swimmer's shoulder, tennis shoulder, or rotator cuff tendinitis. It is the condition of inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint caused by motor vehicle accidents, trauma, and while playing sports such as tennis, baseball, swimming and weight lifting.

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Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into the shoulder joint. The benefits of arthroscopy are smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day.

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Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is the condition of painful shoulder limiting the movements because of pain and inflammation. It is also called as adhesive capsulitis and may progress to the state where an individual may feel very hard to move the shoulder.

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Interactive web based movies (click on the desired topic to find out more)

	Shoulder Anatomy		Shoulder Impingement
	Shoulder Arthroscopy		Shoulder Joint Replacement
	Rotator Cuff Tear		Shoulder Instability
	Frozen Shoulder

Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

• Arthritis of the Shoulder
• Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
• Chronic Shoulder Instability
• Common Shoulder Injuries
• Ejercicio después de Cirugía del Hombro (Shoulder surgery exercises)
• Frozen Shoulder
• Inflamación del hombro (Shoulder Bursitis, Tendinitis)
• Rotator Cuff Tears
• Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatment Options
• Shoulder Dislocation
• Shoulder Impingement
• Shoulder Joint Replacement
• Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
• Shoulder Pain
• Shoulder Separation
• Shoulder Surgery
• Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide
• Shoulder Trauma
• Tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Elbow

	Elbow Fracture		Golfer's Elbow
	Tennis Elbow		Elbow Arthroscopy
	Elbow Sprain

Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

• Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
• Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis
• Elbow Dislocation
• Elbow Fractures in Children
• Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
• Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
• Radial Head Fractures
• Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
• Throwing Injuries in the Elbow
• Ulnar Nerve Entrapment