Patient Information Sheets

  • 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....

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