Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options
Shoulder pain can range from mild to severe and can come on suddenly or build up over time. Possible causes of pain in the front of the shoulder, outside, top, or all over include fractures, tissue inflammation or tears, joint or ligament instability, and arthritis. Shoulder pain can also stem from conditions that don't directly involve the shoulder at all.
Total shoulder arthroplasty deemed safe, effective for patients aged 80 years and older
Patients aged 80 years and older had low rates of perioperative mortality and reoperation after anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, according to results published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
How to Avoid Shoulder Pain at Work
Long periods of physical work involving positioning the arms over the shoulder and excessive load on the shoulders are common direct causes of shoulder pain.
What happens with a pinched nerve in the shoulder?
When something compresses or pinches a nerve in the shoulder, a person may experience pain, numbness, or tingling. Pinched nerves typically heal without treatment.
Several factors defined as optimal outcomes after anterior shoulder instability surgery
Results showed the optimal observed outcome after anterior shoulder instability surgery included minimal postoperative pain, absence of recurrent instability and osteoarthritis, low revision rates and increased range of motion.
Physical Therapy Exercises for Recovery From a Clavicle Fracture
Every fracture is different. So it's important to work closely with your healthcare provider and physical therapist to design a clavicle fracture rehabilitation program that is specific to your injury, fitness level, and lifestyle.
Preoperative grip strength may predict shoulder strength after RSA
Published results showed preoperative grip strength positively correlated with shoulder strength and function after reverse shoulder arthroplasty and may work as a prediction tool for outcomes in these patients.
Why Do I Have Left-Sided Neck and Shoulder Pain?
This type of pain can be caused by common conditions like muscle strain or cervical stenosis. Or, it may stem from rarer but more serious concerns like a heart attack or lung cancer. This article will detail eight potential causes of left-side neck and shoulder pain and address how to find relief from each.
Patients had improvements in sleep comfortability following shoulder arthroplasty
Results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found patients who underwent anatomic total or reverse shoulder arthroplasty had “significant and rapid” improvements in sleep disturbance after surgery.
Shoulder Dislocation Symptoms and Treatment
A shoulder dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the ball-and-socket shoulder joint is separated from its normal position. The ball comes out of the socket of the shoulder. When this occurs, the ball may stay out of the shoulder and need to be put back into place, or it can slide back into normal position on its own.
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