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Sports Medicine: Shoulder Update, 2010 & Total Joint Replacement 2010 Update

Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator cuff is the group of tendons in the shoulder joint providing support and enabling wider range of motion. Major injury to these tendons may result in tear of these tendons and the condition is called as rotator cuff tear.

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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement is also called as swimmer's shoulder, tennis shoulder, or rotator cuff tendinitis. It is the condition of inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint caused by motor vehicle accidents, trauma, and while playing sports such as tennis, baseball, swimming and weight lifting.

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Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into the shoulder joint. The benefits of arthroscopy are smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day.

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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is the condition of painful shoulder limiting the movements because of pain and inflammation. It is also called as adhesive capsulitis and may progress to the state where an individual may feel very hard to move the shoulder.

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Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder

Interactive web based movies (click on the desired topic to find out more)

Shoulder Anatomy Shoulder Anatomy Shoulder Impingement Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Shoulder Joint Replacement Shoulder Joint Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator Cuff Tear Shoulder Instability Shoulder Instability
Frozen Shoulder Frozen Shoulder    

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