Shoulder Injuries

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults. A fall or traumatic injury may cause a rotator cuff tear as well as deterioration of the tendons over time. A torn rotator cuff will weaken your shoulder. This results in pain for many everyday activities, such as brushing your hair or getting dressed.

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Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. The condition results in loss of cartilage (the smooth lining on the joint surfaces) and, in severe cases, results in the bones rubbing directly against each other. Without the cartilage lining, the typical features of arthritis arise, including pain, swelling, and stiffness.

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The biceps is a large muscle that helps move the arm and forearm. The biceps tendons originate on the shoulder and insert on the elbow. Biceps tendonitis is inflammation of the biceps tendons on the shoulder and is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Because symptoms occur on the shoulder, biceps tendonitis can be easily mistaken for a shoulder injury. An important part of the diagnostic process is having a Sano Orthopedics specialist review the injury history.

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A shoulder joint replacement treats an arthritic shoulder joint. The procedure is usually recommended to treat severe shoulder arthritis that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment options, such as anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections, physical activity, and lifestyle modifications. Patients who suffer from shoulder arthritis are encouraged to make an appointment with a Sano Orthopedics shoulder specialist to find out if shoulder joint replacement is an appropriate treatment option.

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A Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty procedure may be necessary when someone has severe proximal humerus fractures (arm bone). Significant or massive rotator cuff tears that are left untreated can result in the humeral head migrating upwards, resulting in loss of normal joint space. This loss of space results in the deterioration of the cartilage of the shoulder joint, causing significant pain and loss of normal shoulder function.  One of the biggest benefits of RTSA is pain relief. Learn More

Adhesive Capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is characterized by progressive loss of shoulder motion. The prognosis for recovery following frozen shoulder is very good, although it can be a long, hard road to recovery. Learn More.

The major differentiation for a fracture compared to all of the aforementioned injuries is that a fracture signifies a break in the bone. Although typically very small, these fractures can result in a large amount of pain and potential complications.

There are several different types of fractures that a person can have, such as:

• An oblique fracture
• A stable fracture
• A compound fracture
• A comminuted fracture
• A transverse fracture

It is important to seek professional treatment for a fracture in order to set the bone properly before it begins to heal. A bone that has healed abnormally will almost certainly cause long-term pain and discomfort for the patient.