Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries
The shoulder is made up of three joints. The glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket joint linking the collarbone (clavicle) to the upper arm bone (humerus).

Common shoulder injuries
Diagnosing the cause of shoulder pain involves assessing the degree of movement and strength in the joint, and possibly taking an x-ray and/or ultrasound. Some of the conditions that commonly cause shoulder pain include: ...

Floating shoulder injuries are typically caused by a trauma like a car accident. You will likely be taken to an emergency room. You will be evaluated from head to toe.

Uncommon Shoulder Injuries
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Melhorn, J. M. "Shoulder Injuries: Diagnosis, Causation and Treatment." Advanced Clinical Topics. Ed. J. B. Talmage. Philadelphia: American Academy of Disability Evaluating. . ., 2003.

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To diagnose a rotator cuff disorder, doctors ask about any shoulder injuries or past shoulder pain. They also do a physical exam to see how well the shoulder works and to find painful areas or activities.

This often happens with knee or shoulder injuries caused by trauma. The original surgery to correct the joint will be successful, but bone spurs can break off and infiltrate the joint again.

Magnetic resonance imaging: The MRI has become the test of choice for most severe shoulder injuries. This test is able to see all rotator cuff injuries from degeneration to partial or complete tears.
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You should also avoid movements that often lead to serious shoulder injuries like pitching baseballs.

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Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff strains or “frozen' shoulder
Repetitive stress injuries, including tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome
Rehabilitation after joint injury and replacement
Amputee injuries
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See also: Injuries, Symptom, Injury, Surgery, Fracture