• Anatomy
• Conditions
• Treatments

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  Snapping Scapula

  The latissimus dorsi muscle, also known as your “lats,” is one of the strongest and largest muscles in the back. So when this muscle is injured, it can cause a lot of pain. Find out what causes latissimus dorsi tears and how they can be treated.

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  Frozen Shoulder

  Struggling with a stiff, painful shoulder? Wondering if it might be a frozen shoulder? Read on to find out the risk factors and symptoms of a frozen shoulder—and what can be done about it.

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  Multidirectional Shoulder Instability

  Multidirectional shoulder instability usually happens because of a combination of a naturally loose shoulder combined with a sports injury, an accident, or overuse.

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  SLAP Tears

  Despite its funny name, a SLAP tear is no joke. It involves a tear of the labrum, the lip of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket. Here’s what you need to know.

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  AC Joint Separation

  If you’ve had an AC separation, you know how painful this injury can be. The good news is that surgery can often be delayed—and often skipped entirely.

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  Shoulder Arthritis

  Shoulder arthritis can be very painful and affect your job, your sleep, and your enjoyment of life. The good news is that there are several treatment options available for people with shoulder arthritis.

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  FSHD

  While FSHD affects several muscle groups, it almost always causes difficulty in raising arms. For some individuals, scapulothoracic stabilization surgery is an option.

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  Shoulder Dislocation

  Half of patients who experience a shoulder dislocation are at risk of having another one. The good news, however, is that with proper treatment, that risk can be reduced.

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  Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

  You may have noticed you have flexible joints, but does this mean you have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Read on to find out.

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  Latissimus Dorsi Tear

  The latissimus dorsi muscle, also known as your “lats,” is one of the strongest and largest muscles in the back. So when this muscle is injured, it can cause a lot of pain. Find out what causes latissimus dorsi tears and how they can be treated.

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  Shoulder Impingement

  Feeling squeezed? The space between the upper arm bone (humerus) and bony roof of the shoulder (acromion) is where the rotator cuff and bursa exist. If this space narrows or becomes irritated, it can become very painful. Here’s what you should know.

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  Clavicle Fracture

  Clavicle fractures are fairly common—one out of every twenty adult fractures involves the clavicle. Why is this main bone of the shoulder so vulnerable? And what happens after it breaks? Read on to find out!

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  Rotator Cuff Injury

  Rotator cuff injuries are very common—by age 60, half of us will have a partial tear. Still, this group of muscles and tendons might seem mysterious because no two injuries are quite alike.

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  Labrum Tear

  The shoulder labrum is a rim of tough, resilient cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket and connects to important structures involved in shoulder and arm movement.

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  Shoulder Fracture

  The shoulder is a complex joint that has the largest range of motion of all the joints in the body. When this joint is fractured, it can cause pain and severely limit movement. Read this article to learn how shoulder fractures can be properly treated.

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  Biceps Tendonitis

  You’ve just perfected that great overhand serve, and your tennis instructor is over the moon. But now that nagging pain in the front of your shoulder just won’t go away.

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  Scapular Winging

  Scapular winging is a condition where the shoulder blade sticks out from a person’s back. It is a rare condition that can have a big effect on day-to-day life. Read on to learn how this condition can be treated.

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  Subscapularis Tear

  The front part of the rotator cuff is known as the subscapularis, and a tear of this tendon can be very painful, as well as affect function and flexibility. If you have experienced a subscapularis tear, fear not—there are several treatment options available.