An introduction to arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder ‘Atheros’ means joint in Greek. The arthroscope is an instrument used by orthopaedic surgeons to look into joints. It is about 8 – 10 inches long and is as thick as a … Continue reading
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Impingement syndrome is a type of shoulder pain that results from inflammation in the subacromial area. It can be simply from bursitis or synovitis, but most frequently is from bone spurs under the acromion or the acromioclavicular joint. Read my … Continue reading
Labral Tears Labral tears can be a source of shoulder pain in anyone, but most often occur in the younger athletic population. They can result from shoulder dislocations or other traumatic pulls to the shoulder, but can also come from … Continue reading
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Not many people think about the importance of their shoulder until they start to experience pain and the loss of range of motion. If a person experiences pain when lifting their arm above their head, this … Continue reading