The Shoulder

Anatomy of a Healthy Shoulder

The shoulder joint is considered one of the most complex joints in the body. It consists of three bones:

The scapula (shoulder blade socket)
Clavicle (collar bone)
Humerus (upper arm bone)

The shoulder joint is unique in that the ball of the upper arm bone is two times larger than the socket of the shoulder blade.This creates a very mobile joint, but it demands an extensive array of ligaments and muscles to keep the joint together.

As with other body parts, the shoulder can become the victim of degenerative disease, arthristis and trauma, some of which can only be remedied by surgery. The most common conditions include:

Arthritis of the Shoulder
bullet Image Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis of Arthritis of the Shoulder.
bullet Image Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Shoulder
bullet Image Osteoarthritis of the Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint
bullet Image Treating Arthritis of the Shoulder
 
Ligament Injuries
bullet Image Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation.
bullet Image Impingement and Bursitis in the Shoulder.
bullet Image Labral Tears of the Shoulder.
bullet Image Rotator Cuff Tears.
 
Other Conditions
bullet Image Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
bullet Image Shoulder Instability Problems
   
Non-Surgical Options
bullet Image Assistive Devices for Patients with Shoulder Arthritis Pain and Stiffness
bullet Image Treating Arthritis of the Shoulder
 
Surgical Procedures
bullet Image How Will You Know When You Are Ready for Shoulder Replacement?
bullet Image Shoulder Replacement Surgery
   
Recovery and Rehabilitation
bullet Image Checking on Your Shoulder Replacement
bullet Image Physical Therapy After Shoulder Replacement Surgery
bullet Image Potential Complications Following Shoulder Replacement Surgery
 
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