Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries Subluxation Dislocation Instability

The Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint is the small joint on top of the shoulder where the clavicle attaches. If the AC joint is hit head-on, such as when falling off a bike or tackling somebody without shoulder pads, the clavicle may detach, raise up and become noticeably 'out of joint'. A

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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff is made up of the muscles and tendons that help you elevate your shoulder (for details, please see the rotator cuff section in my main website). If the rotator cuff becomes damaged enough, a tear may occur. However, not all rotator cuff tears require surgery.
Rotator cuff tears

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Biceps Tendon Disorders

The biceps tendon has two muscle 'heads' that contribute to it, the long head and the short head. The long head goes through the shoulder, where it often has problems. It can fully tear, partially tear, become painfully degenerative, or sublux/dislocate out of its groove. Any of these conditions

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SLAP Lesions

SLAP lesions are tears of the superior labrum (meniscus-like tissue around the glenoid socket) that include the attachment of the biceps tendon. These are uncommon injuries, except in throwing athletes and in patients who have had significant trauma (ski accidents, bad falls, motor vehicle

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Rotator Cuff Tears

Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain, weakness and dysfunction. However, not all rotator cuff tears need to be fixed surgically. Many rotator cuff tears are a natural part of the aging process. Over time, many of us lose our hair, many lose their bone density, and many of us

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Rotator Cuff Problems

The rotator cuff is a structure consisting of four tendons that help you elevate your shoulder. The rotator cuff is the most common source of pain, weakness and dysfunction about the shoulder. While the rotator cuff can be injured in a fall, a motor vehicle accident or by other trauma, most of

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