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How Does the Doctor Diagnose Shoulder Arthritis?

The doctor will first conduct a physical examination to check for muscle atrophy, swelling, tenderness, and previous injuries, as well as to test the range of motion of the shoulder. The doctor may also order an x-ray to determine the extent … Continue reading

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What are the Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis?

The most common symptoms of shoulder arthritis are: ●Pain when doing certain activities ●Inability to move the shoulder through its full range of motion ●A feeling of joint stiffness and tenderness ●Swelling or inflammation of the joint ●Grinding or clicking … Continue reading

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Who is At Risk for Shoulder Arthritis?

People over 50 years of age and those who have a history of prior shoulder injury may be at risk for developing shoulder arthritis. People could also have a genetic predisposition for this condition as well.

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What is Shoulder Dislocation?

The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint and can rotate in many directions. This flexibility makes it the most mobile joint in the body but also makes it an easy joint to dislocate. A shoulder dislocation occurs when the ball-head … Continue reading

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What are the Kinds of Shoulder Arthritis?

There are five kinds of arthritis of the shoulders. Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common form of shoulder arthritis. It is an autoimmune condition which usually affects both shoulders at the same time. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory … Continue reading

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What is Shoulder Arthritis?

Shoulder joints are capable of more movement than any other joint in the body. For this reason, they are prone to wear and tear and could cause a lot of problems. One painful condition that afflicts the joint is shoulder … Continue reading

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What is the function of the rotator cuff? What do you do when you tear a rotator cuff muscle in the shoulder?

A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that cover the head of the humerus. The function of the rotator cuff is to stabilize the shoulder joint and help you lift your arms and rotate them. A rotator cuff tear is … Continue reading

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What is calcific tendonitis of the shoulder? How do you treat it?

When calcium deposits build up in your muscles or tendons, it can cause a condition called calcific tendonitis. The most common area affected by calcific tendonitis is the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that connects your upper … Continue reading

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What is a SLAP tear? Are your biceps painful? What could be the reason?

The labrum is a rim of strong, fibrous tissue that surrounds the outer edge of the shoulder socket (or glenoid) and acts as a “bumper” to the upper arm bone (or humerus). It helps to deepen the socket and stabilize … Continue reading

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