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Diagnosing Shoulder Labral Tears
Learn about the three-part clinical approach that could help diagnose a SLAP tear (labral tear).
Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder joint is made up of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Injury to these bones and their surrounding ligaments and muscles is most often sustained during sports with repetitive overhead motions such as pitching in baseball or many swimming strokes.
Getting an accurate diagnosis of a clavicle fracture will often require a physical examination and diagnostic testing, performed by a medical professional.
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Dislocated Shoulder Symptoms
Common symptoms of shoulder dislocation include severe pain, muscle spasms, numbness, weakness, and swelling.
Risk factors for developing frozen shoulder include age, gender, inactivity, diabetes, and other diseases and conditions.
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Frozen Shoulder Symptoms
Symptoms of frozen shoulder include shoulder stiffness and aches, and decreased range of motion.
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Guide to Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder is an intricate ball-and-socket joint that comprises 4 separate joints. Various types of injuries and degenerative conditions can cause the shoulder to become painful.
Rotator cuff injuries are typically attributed to trauma, tissue degeneration, and shoulder impingement. But how do they occur?
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Labrum Tear Treatments
Learn what you can expect when treating a SLAP tear (labral tear), including nonsurgical (conservative) and surgical treatment options.
Nonsurgical options, such as rest, physical therapy, and over-the-counter pain relievers, are typically recommended first for most cases of shoulder impingement.
Proximal humerus fractures are a common type of shoulder fracture that can cause pain, swelling, and of the arm.
