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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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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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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