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Shoulder Conditions, explained clearly
Your shoulder gives your arm an impressive range of movement, but that flexibility also makes it vulnerable to injury and stiffness. Pain can affect sleep, dressing, lifting, and simple overhead tasks. This page explains the shoulder conditions we treat, the signs to notice, and the care options that may restore comfortable movement.
Conditions we treat under Shoulder
Two common shoulder concerns. One clear guide.
Select a condition to learn what it is, which symptoms may appear, how it can be diagnosed, and the treatment approaches that may help.
Rotator Cuff Tear
Damage to one or more tendons that stabilize the shoulder and help lift or rotate the arm.
What is Rotator Cuff Tear?
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that form a supportive covering around the head of the upper arm bone. These tissues connect the arm to the shoulder blade and help you lift and rotate the arm.
A tear can weaken the shoulder and make everyday activities, such as combing your hair, getting dressed, or reaching into a cupboard, painful. Tears may follow an injury or develop gradually as the tendon wears over time.
Signs to watch for
Diagnosis
Diagnosis normally begins with a physical examination of shoulder strength and movement. Tests such as the drop-arm or painful-arc test may help identify the problem. X-rays can rule out bone changes, while ultrasound or MRI may show the location and size of the tendon tear.
Treatment approach
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Frozen Shoulder
An autoimmune condition where the body attacks the protective coating around nerve fibers.
What is a Frozen Shoulder?
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that form a supportive covering around the head of the upper arm bone. These tissues connect the arm to the shoulder blade and help you lift and rotate the arm.
A tear can weaken the shoulder and make everyday activities, such as combing your hair, getting dressed, or reaching into a cupboard, painful. Tears may follow an injury or develop gradually as the tendon wears over time.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis normally begins with a physical examination of shoulder strength and movement. Tests such as the drop-arm or painful-arc test may help identify the problem. X-rays can rule out bone changes, while ultrasound or MRI may show the location and size of the tendon tear.