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Shoulder Separation On this page: What is a shoulder separation? A shoulder separation is the partial or complete separation of …
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… Frozen Shoulder On this page: What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is stiffness, pain, and …
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Shoulder SLAP Tear On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a shoulder SLAP tear? A SLAP tear is a specific kind of injury to your shoulder. To help make your shoulder more stable, there is a …
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Shoulder Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview … damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces. In shoulder replacement surgery, doctors replace the ends of the damaged upper arm bone (humerus) and usually the shoulder bone (scapula) or cap them with artificial surfaces …
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Shoulder Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check … Check Your Symptoms Overview Minor shoulder problems, such as sore muscles and aches and pains, are common. Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, …
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… Referred Shoulder Pain On this page: Overview Overview Unexplained shoulder pain that does not change when you move your neck, shoulder, or arm or that occurs with symptoms elsewhere in …
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Shoulder and Neck Massage On this page: Overview Overview A shoulder and neck massage can help you relax, reduce muscle … to exchange massages. Use these steps to give your friend a shoulder and neck massage. Have your friend sit straight but …
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… Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Shoulder On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of the shoulder. Muscles, ligaments , cartilage , and other joint … an MRI test, you are placed inside the machine so that your shoulder is inside the strong magnetic field. MRI can find …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … talk to your doctor about them. Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have shoulder replacement surgery. Don't have surgery. Instead, …
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Shoulder Bursitis and Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain On this … Overview Bursitis or a tendon injury (tendinopathy) in the shoulder can cause pain on the outside or front of the upper … bursitis or a tendon injury can keep you from moving your shoulder. Over time it can lead to stiffness and a decreased …