Showing posts with label shoulder surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoulder surgery. Show all posts

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Clavicle (Collarbone) Fractures

Clavicle (collarbone) fractures are very common injuries. If the clavicle fracture is not significantly displaced (translated) or angulated (bent), then it can be treated in a sling for 6 weeks. For people who do a lot of deskwork, a 'figure-8' brace that leaves the arms free is also fine, and

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

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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