Rotator Cuff Tears: Why a Tendon Defect Does Not Affect Every Shoulder in the Same Way
Understand rotator cuff tears, weakness, MRI findings, fatty infiltration, surgery decisions and rehabilitation before and after repair.
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Subacromial–Subdeltoid Bursitis: Why the Shoulder’s Gliding Tissue Can Become Painful
Explore subacromial–subdeltoid bursitis: causes, symptoms, ultrasound and MRI findings, physiotherapy, injections and surgical considerations.
Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis: Why the Small Joint on Top of the Shoulder Can Hurt
Learn about AC joint osteoarthritis, symptoms, diagnosis, bench press pain, physiotherapy, injections and surgical treatment options.
Humeral Head Avascular Necrosis: How Impaired Blood Supply Affects the Shoulder Joint
Explore humeral head avascular necrosis: causes, symptoms, MRI findings, stages, surgical treatment and physiotherapy approaches.
Pectoralis Major Tear: Why Does the Chest Muscle Rupture and How Is It Related to the Bench Press?
Why does the pectoralis major tear? Why can the chest muscle be injured during the bench press? Symptoms, diagnosis, physiotherapy and return to sport.
Thrower’s Shoulder: Why Does the Shoulder Hurt During Overhead Throwing?
Thrower’s shoulder involves sport-specific adaptations, GIRD, internal impingement, scapular control and kinetic-chain demands. Learn how it is assessed and rehabilitated.
Biceps Tenosynovitis: Is the Biceps Tendon the Source of Anterior Shoulder Pain?
Biceps tenosynovitis and long-head biceps tendinopathy can contribute to anterior shoulder pain. Learn about anatomy, clinical assessment, differential diagnosis and physiotherapy.
Bankart Lesion: Why the Labrum May Not Heal After a Shoulder Dislocation
A Bankart lesion is, in most cases, the detachment of the anterior-inferior portion of the glenoid labrum and its associated capsuloligamentous structures from the glenoid rim during a traumatic anteriorRead more
SLAP Lesion: Why Does the Superior Labrum Get Injured and How Is It Related to Shoulder Pain?
An MRI report stating “SLAP lesion” in a person with shoulder pain does not mean the source of the pain has been definitively found. This is because changes in theRead more
Shoulder Instability: Why Does the Humeral Head Lose Control?
The shoulder joint has the widest range of motion of any joint in the human body. Our ability to reach overhead, reach behind our back, throw a ball at speed,Read more