Shoulder
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements including forward flexion, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation, and 360-degree circumduction.
Shoulder Joint Replacement
When non operative treatment fails and the patient continues to have pain and stiffness, sometimes the most effective surgery is shoulder replacement surgery.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Reverse total shoulder replacement is an advanced surgical technique specifically designed for rotator cuff tear arthropathy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems.
Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles in the shoulder joint including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.
Shoulder Stabilization
Shoulder stabilization surgery is performed to improve stability and function to the shoulder joint and prevent recurrent dislocations.
Proximal Biceps Tenodesis
Proximal biceps tenodesis is the surgical reattachment of a torn proximal biceps tendon
Revision Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder replacement usually has good results, but a revision surgery may occasionally be necessary due to persistent pain
Outpatient Shoulder Replacement
Outpatient shoulder replacement is a surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay.
Distal Tibial Allograft Glenoid Reconstruction
Glenoid reconstruction with distal tibial allograft is a surgical technique employed in the treatment of recurrent shoulder instability
Failed Shoulder Surgery
Failed shoulder surgery is a surgery that did not meet expectations and resulted in recurring pain or other unwanted symptoms.
Humeral Shaft Fracture Repair
The humerus is the bone that forms the upper arm. It articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) to form the shoulder joint
AC Joint Stabilization
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint stabilization is a surgical procedure employed to treat severe cases of AC joint dislocation.
Anterior Shoulder Stabilization
Anterior shoulder stabilization is a surgical procedure performed to treat a condition called anterior shoulder instability.
Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder arthroplasty, or shoulder replacement surgery, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial components.
Complex Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder reconstruction is a surgical procedure performed in patients to alleviate shoulder instability,
SLAP Repair
A SLAP repair is an arthroscopic shoulder procedure to treat a specific type of injury to the labrum called a SLAP tear.
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
The labrum can sometimes tear during a shoulder injury. A specific type of labral tear that occurs when the shoulder dislocates is called a Bankart tear.
Arthroscopic Frozen Shoulder Release
An arthroscopic frozen shoulder release is a minimally-invasive shoulder surgery performed to relieve pain
Distal Clavicle Excision
Distal clavicle excision is a procedure which involves removal of the outer end of the clavicle (collarbone) to treat shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis or impingement.
Labral Debridement and Repair
Labral debridement and repair is a surgical procedure to remove loose and damaged cartilage in the labrum and to secure the torn labrum to its normal attachment to the bone.
Pectoralis Major Tears/Repairs
The pectoralis muscle is a large fan-shaped muscle comprised of the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles that stretch from the armpit
Partial Shoulder Replacement (Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty)
Partial shoulder replacement, also called shoulder hemiarthroplasty, is a surgical procedure during which the upper bone in the arm (humerus)
Arthroscopic Remplissage
Arthroscopic remplissage is a surgical technique performed in combination with arthroscopic Bankart or arthroscopic
Arthroscopic Glenoid Bone Grafting
Arthroscopic glenoid bone grafting is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to address bone loss in the glenoid cavity of the shoulder.
Glenoid Deficiency Surgery
Glenoid deficiency surgery refers to a set of surgical procedures aimed at addressing defects or deficiencies in the glenoid
Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer
Lower trapezius tendon transfer is a surgical procedure to treat massive, irreparable, posterosuperior rotator cuff tears of the shoulder.
ORIF of Clavicle Fractures
A clavicle fracture refers to a broken collarbone and is a common injury associated with contact sports such as football and martial arts, as well as impact sports such as motor racing.
Pectoralis Tendon Repair
Pectoralis tendon repair is a surgical procedure to fix a torn pectoralis major tendon, typically caused by high-impact activities or sudden heavy lifting, especially in athletes.
ORIF Proximal Humerus Fracture
A proximal humerus fracture is a break in the upper arm bone near the shoulder joint.
Periprosthetic Shoulder Fracture Fixation
Periprosthetic shoulder fracture fixation is a surgical procedure used to stabilize and repair a fracture that occurs around a shoulder prosthesis
Revision Rotator Cuff Surgery
Revision rotator cuff surgery is a procedure done to repair a re-tear in the rotator cuff after a failed initial rotator cuff surgery.
Nonunion Fixation of a Shoulder Fracture
Nonunion fixation of a shoulder fracture is a surgical procedure that is performed to repair a shoulder fracture
Complex Fracture Repair of the Shoulder
Complex fracture repair of the shoulder is a surgical procedure that involves the use of surgical plates and screws
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fracture
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is a type of shoulder replacement surgery in which the normal ball-and-socket structure of the shoulder joint is reversed.
Shoulder Anterior Labral Repair
A shoulder anterior labral repair is a surgical procedure performed to address damage or injury to the anterior (front) labrum of the shoulder joint.
Posterior Shoulder Labral Repair
A posterior shoulder labral repair is a surgical procedure performed to address damage or injury to the posterior (back) labrum of the shoulder.
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Reconstruction
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is one of the joints present within your shoulder.
Arthroscopic debridement
Arthroscopic debridement or a clean-up is a surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope.
Arthroscopic Remplissage
Arthroscopic remplissage is a surgical technique performed in combination with arthroscopic Bankart
Revision Open Labral Repair (Revision Bankart)
Revision open labral repair, also known as a revision Bankart surgery, is an open surgery performed to stabilize the shoulder joint
Latarjet Procedure
The shoulder joint provides a wide range of movement to the upper extremity, but overuse or trauma can cause instability to the joint.
Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Injections
An ultrasound is a common imaging technique that employs high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and other internal structures of the body.
Open Glenoid Bone Grafting
Open glenoid bone grafting is a surgical procedure in which a damaged area of the glenoid (with bone loss or missing bone) is replaced with a bone graft
Metallic replacement of Hill Sachs lesion
Metallic surface replacement for a Hill-Sachs lesion is a joint-preserving surgical procedure used to treat significant defects in the head of the humerus
Viscosupplementation for Shoulder Arthritis
Viscosupplementation is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the injection of a hyaluronic acid preparation into the shoulder to treat arthritis.
Rotator Cuff Exercises
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach to the bones of the shoulder joint providing movement and stability to the shoulder.
Shoulder Rehabilitation
The shoulder is considered one of the most mobile joints in the body, but a fall, accident, trauma or disease can cause pain, weakness, numbness, instability and sometimes disability.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
The injection of hyaluronic acid, also called viscosupplementation, is a therapeutic treatment used to relieve joint pain.
Ultrasound guided injections
An ultrasound is a common imaging technique that employs high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and other internal structures of the body.
Intraarticular Shoulder Injection
The shoulder is prone to different kinds of injuries and inflammatory conditions.
Rotator Cuff Tear
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons in the shoulder joint that provides support and enables a wide range of motion.
Shoulder Fracture
A break in a bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture.
Shoulder Osteoarthritis
The shoulder joint is a complex ball and socket joint. Like other joints, there is cartilage between the ball and socket that allows smooth motion.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which you experience pain and stiffness in your shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Pain
The rotator cuff consists of a group of tendons and muscles that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint.
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis.
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocation of the shoulder joint.
Anterior Shoulder Instability
Anterior shoulder instability, also known as anterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which damage to the soft tissues
Posterior Shoulder Instability
Posterior shoulder instability occurs when considerable force is applied through the arm when the arm is extended in front of the body
Shoulder Labral Tear
Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause the labrum to tear.
Shoulder Dislocation
Sports that involve overhead movements and repeated use of the shoulder at your workplace may lead to sliding of the upper arm bone from the glenoid.
Bicep Tendon Rupture at Shoulder
The biceps muscle is present on the front of your upper arm and functions to help you bend and rotate your arm.
SLAP Tears
The term SLAP (superior –labrum anterior-posterior) lesion or SLAP tear refers to an injury of the superior labrum of the shoulder.
Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat, triangular bone providing attachment to the muscles of the back, neck, chest, and arm.
Clavicle Fracture
The break or fracture of the clavicle (collarbone) is a common sports injury associated with contact sports such as football and martial arts, as well as impact sports such as motor racing.
Glenoid Fractures
The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint. A ball at the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits neatly into a socket, called the glenoid, which is part of the shoulder blade (scapula).
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder bursitis, also known as subacromial bursitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the bursa of the shoulder.
Distal Triceps Tear
A distal triceps tear is a rare condition that occurs when the tendon attaching the triceps muscle in the back of the arm is torn away from its attachment to the ulna bone in the elbow.
Proximal Humerus Fractures
The proximal humerus is the upper end of the arm bone that forms the shoulder joint. The humerus is broadly divided into the head, neck and shaft region.
Overhead Athlete's Shoulder
An overhead athlete is at increased risk of injury due to the mechanism associated with rapid shoulder elevation, external rotation, and abduction.
Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
Proximal biceps tendonitis is the irritation and inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder joint.
Internal Impingement of the Shoulder
Internal shoulder impingement can be described as a pathological condition resulting from repetitive impingement
Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
The rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles that stabilize the ball and socket joint of the shoulder during movement.
AC Joint Separation
AC joint separation, also known as shoulder separation, is a condition characterized by damage to the ligaments that connect the acromion to the collar bone.
Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder
Throwing injuries of the shoulder are injuries sustained as a result of trauma by athletes during sports activities that involve repetitive overhand motions of the arm as in baseball
Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder
Instability may be described by the direction in which the humerus is subluxated or dislocated from the glenoid.
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint in the shoulder is very important for shoulder strength, motion, and maintaining shoulder position.
Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation (Shoulder Separation)
A dislocation occurs when the ends of your bones are partially or completely moved out of their normal position in a joint.
Clavicle Fracture
The break or fracture of the clavicle (collarbone) is a common sports injury associated with contact sports such as football and martial arts, as well as impact sports such as motor racing.
Patellar tendon rupture
The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee to straighten out.
Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
The quadriceps can rupture after a fall, direct blow to the leg and when you land on your leg awkwardly from a jump.
Calcific Tendonitis
Calcific tendonitis is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles. This condition occurs due to the formation of calcium deposits in the tendons
Hill-Sachs Lesion
Your shoulder consists of a ‘ball-and-socket joint’. The humerus (upper arm bone) has a rounded head (ball) that is attached to the glenoid cavity (socket) in the shoulder blade.
Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Irreparable rotator cuff tears refer to damage to the rotator cuff tendons that is too severe to be repaired with traditional surgical techniques.
Baseball and Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder injuries in baseball players are usually associated with pitching.
