A man is getting hit in the shoulder which causes him to have a shoulder dislocation. Anatomical view of the dislocated shoulder.
Shoulder

Shoulder Dislocations

Introduction A shoulder dislocation is a painful and disabling injury of the glenohumeral joint. Most dislocations are anterior (forward) but the shoulder can dislocate posteriorly (backwards). Inferior dislocations are possible but

Anatomical graphic of a labral tear and where on the shoulder it causes discomfort or pain
Shoulder

Labral Tears

Introduction Since orthopedic surgeons began using a tiny TV camera called an arthroscope to diagnose and treat shoulder problems, they have discovered several conditions that no one

Graphic showing various ways people can overuse their shoulder and cause Biceps Tendonitis
Shoulder

Biceps Tendonitis

Introduction Biceps tendonitis, also called bicipital tendonitis, is inflammation in the main tendon that attaches the top of the biceps muscle to the shoulder. The most

Anatomical graphic of the shoulder and how a woman snowboarding could get a shoulder bicep rupture
Shoulder

Biceps Rupture

Introduction Biceps tendonitis, also called bicipital tendonitis, is inflammation in the main tendon that attaches the top of the biceps muscle to the shoulder. The most

The shoulder anatomy including the intricate network of bones: the scapula (shoulder blade), the humerus (upper arm bone), and the clavicle (collarbone), is a marvel of human anatomy.
Shoulder

Shoulder Anatomy

Introduction The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery. It has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, this large

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