Shoulder Pain

Your shoulder is made up of many tendons and muscles, which all connect to assist with your motion. Due to the increased mobility your shoulder provides, it does have its price and risk of an array of injuries. Injuries range from rotator cuff tears, dislocations, tendinitis and fractures.

The most common shoulder injury requiring surgical intervention is a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff repair is recommended for injuries that involve a torn tendon in the shoulder. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the arm in its "ball and socket" joint and help the shoulder to rotate and move. Excessive exertion and/ or trauma to the tendon that holds these muscles in place can cause it to either become partially torn or torn altogether. In this instance, rotator cuff repair is recommended.

Increased "wear and tear" on your shoulder known as arthritis is also a common condition for the shoulder. As cartilage begins to wear away, it becomes rougher and when the shoulder joint moves it may cause more discomfort due to the rubbing sensation of bone on bone.

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