Falls onto the shoulder can damage various parts of the shoulder joint, rotator cuff tendons, ligaments, and bones. A more common bone break after a fall is the greater tuberosity fracture. What is a greater tuberosity humeral fracture, and how do you manage it? Where is the greater tuberosity located? The greater tuberosity is [...]
Shoulder pain is common among active individuals. Common causes of shoulder pain include rotator cuff tendinitis, frozen shoulder, and shoulder joint arthritis. Doctors have recently used PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, to inject growth factors to help heal tendons, ligaments and joints. So, can we use PRP injections for shoulder pain, and which shoulder conditions [...]
Calcification in the rotator cuff tendons commonly causes severe shoulder pain. When simple treatments fail, the barbotage procedure — also called shoulder lavage or aspiration — directly removes the calcium. Dr Masci performs ultrasound-guided barbotage at his London clinics as a one-stop visit: consultation, diagnostic ultrasound, and procedure in a single appointment. So what [...]
Shoulder pain associated with tennis is common, with some studies suggesting that up to 50% of tennis players experience shoulder pain. What are the possible causes of tennis shoulder pain, and how do we manage common tennis shoulder injuries? Tennis shoulder pain: common injuries Common tennis shoulder injuries include: Rotator cuff tendonitis [...]
Shoulder pain arises from damage to local structures in the shoulder, such as joints, tendons and ligaments or referred from the neck or the abdomen. A shoulder pain map can be a useful tool to help find out the cause of your shoulder pain. Find out possible causes of shoulder pain using a shoulder [...]
The shoulder blade, or scapula, is a triangular bone in the mid-back. Causes of shoulder blade pain range from common problems such as neck strains and muscle disorders to rare, more serious causes involving the lungs or heart. So what causes scapular pain, and when do you need to see a doctor? Anatomy [...]
Shoulder pain at night, or when sleeping, can be distressing — anyone who's had it knows how disruptive it is. So what causes shoulder pain at night, and what simple remedies can ease it? Causes of shoulder pain at night Here are the more common causes of shoulder pain at night. Follow the links [...]
Shoulder clicking or popping is common but can be somewhat unsettling. The shoulder is complex, consisting of multiple muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and bursa. So, the causes of clicking or popping can be varied. So, what are the possible causes of shoulder clicking or popping, and when should you worry? Is shoulder clicking and [...]
Pain at the back of the shoulder has many causes, including rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder arthritis, and referred pain from the neck. A rare cause is quadrilateral space syndrome. So what is it, how do we diagnose it, and what do we do about it? What is the quadrilateral space? The quadrilateral space [...]
It is often difficult to identify the exact cause of sharp shoulder pain, which may result from rotator cuff tendonitis, AC degeneration, or frozen shoulder. This blog outlines the possible causes of sudden shoulder pain without injury, depending on the location. We also define the available treatment options and assess their suitability for you. [...]
