Shoulder Conditions
Our specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of shoulder conditions. Select a condition below to learn more about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Tendon & Muscle
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Partial or full-thickness tear of the rotator cuff tendons causing pain and weakness
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Biceps Tendon Tear
Rupture of the proximal biceps tendon at its attachment to the shoulder socket
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Calcific Tendinitis
Calcium deposits within the rotator cuff tendons causing acute or chronic shoulder pain
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Pectoralis Major Tear
Rupture of the chest wall muscle attachment, common in weightlifting injuries
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Labrum & Instability
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Labral Tear
Tear of the cartilage ring stabilizing the shoulder joint, often from injury or overuse
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Shoulder Dislocation
Displacement of the humeral head from the glenoid socket causing instability and pain
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SLAP Tear
Tear of the superior labrum from front to back, common in throwing athletes
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Bankart Lesion
Anteroinferior labral tear typically following an anterior shoulder dislocation
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Bursa & Impingement
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Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Pinching of rotator cuff tendons beneath the shoulder blade with overhead motion
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Shoulder Bursitis
Inflammation of the fluid-filled bursa sac beneath the shoulder blade causing pain with movement
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Joint & Cartilage
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Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Wear of cartilage in the main shoulder joint causing pain and progressive stiffness
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AC Joint Arthritis
Degenerative wear at the joint between the collarbone and shoulder blade
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AC Joint Separation
Sprain or tear of the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade
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Capsule & Mobility
Youth & Overuse