Patient Information Sheets
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AC Joint Separation
An acromioclavicular joint separation, or AC joint separation or shoulder separation, occurs when the clavicle separates from the scapula....
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Biceps Tendinitis
Biceps tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon caused by continuous or repetitive shoulder actions....
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Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes restriction of movement in the shoulder joint. ...
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Multi-Directional Instability
Multi directional instability (MDI), develops with increased looseness of the supporting ligaments that surround the shoulder’s glenohumeral joint....
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Shoulder Arthritis
The most common symptoms of shoulder arthritis are stiffness, limited range, swelling or tenderness, a feeling of grinding or catching within the join...
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Slap Tear
A SLAP tear ( this stands for Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior) is an injury to a part of the shoulder joint called the labrum. ...
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ACJ Arthritis
In its early stages, AC joint osteoarthritis usually causes pain and tenderness in the front of the shoulder around the joint. ...
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Calcific Tendonitis
Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder happens when calcium deposits form on the tendons of your shoulder, causing a great deal of shoulder pain....
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Impingement Syndrome
Impingement syndrome occurs when there is rubbing between the rotator cuff, the bursa and the acromion. Some possible causes are as follows:...
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Rotator Cuff Repair
A rotator cuff tear may result from an acute injury or may be caused by chronic wear and tear with degeneration of the tendon or a combination of both...
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Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is a problem that occurs when the structures that surround the shoulder joint do not work to maintain the ball within its socket....