Shoulder is one of the most versatile joints in the human body. It allows a great range of mobility and hence we are able to perform varieties of tasks. However it comes at a cost. Shoulder is also the most unstable joint in the body…

The rotator cuff are a group of muscles that surround the shoulder and a responsible for stabilizing and moving the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears are very common with aging. Some cases happen due to fall or minor injuries and many cases of rotator cuff…

Impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It happens when the tendons of the shoulder get stuck between the bones forming the shoulder joint. Repetitive overhead activity of the shoulder is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome. With impingement syndrome particular movements like…

Frozen shoulder is a condition commonly seen in people over 40 years of age especially in diabetics and hypothyroidism patients. In frozen shoulder the covering around the shoulder joint (joint capsule) shrinks and there is severe restriction of movement in shoulder associated with pain. It…

Biceps tendinitis is an inflammation or swelling of the long head of the biceps tendon. Patients with Biceps tendinitis often have pain is often present in the front of the shoulder and weakness of elbow bending are common. In most cases, damage to the biceps…

The Acromio Clavicular Joint or AC Joint is one of the joints which form the shoulder girdle. It is located on top of the shoulder as is easily palpated. Patients with AC joint arthritis frequently have pain and swelling on the AC joint. The pain…

Osteoarthritis [OA] is a common age related degenerative arthritis. It most commonly affects the knee and hip, however other joints like shoulder joints can also get affected. In osteoarthritis the smooth articular cartilage of the shoulder breaks down and abnormal bony growths called osteophtes develop.…