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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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis

Arthritis of the AC joint leads to pain at the top of the shoulder. This happens more frequently in laborers and weight-lifters, but is very common in the general population as well. The diagnosis of AC joint arthritis is best made on physical examination. This is because arthritic changes of

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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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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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Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Frozen shoulder is a very painful condition in which the shoulder freezes up and becomes stiff. It may or may not be due to trauma. People with diabetes, thyroid dysfunction or gout are more commonly affected. While the reason this happens is unclear (many blame a virus), it is an inflammatory

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Shoulder Instability and Dislocations

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Consequently, it is also the most commonly dislocated large joint in the body. There are things you should know if you or someone you care about has dislocated his or her shoulder. For example, the first shoulder dislocation leads to a 20% rate

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