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A Patient's Guide to Shoulder Replacement

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/artificial-joint-replacement-of-the-shoulder.htm ...

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The shoulder is not replaced with an artificial shoulder joint nearly as commonly as the knee or the hip. Still, when necessary, this operation can reduce the pain from arthritis of the shoulder joint. Highly Reputable
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A Patient's Guide to Rotator Cuff Tear

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/rotator-cuff-tears.html

This document will help you understand: 1) what the rotator cuff is, 2) how it can become torn, and 3) what treatments are available for a torn rotator cuff. Highly Reputable
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/osteoarthritis-of-the-acromioclavicular-joint.ht ...

This document will help you understand: 1) what the AC joint is and how it works, and 2) how you can relieve the pain and movement difficulties this condition causes. Highly Reputable
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/acromioclavicular-joint-separation.html

A shoulder separation is a fairly common injury, especially in an athletic population. A shoulder separation is actually a dislocation of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, the joint between the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone). Some people mistake this for a shoulder dislocation, and vice versa. This is a... Highly Reputable
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Adhesive Capsulitis

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/adhesive-capsulitis.html

Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is a painful condition which results in a severe loss of motion in the shoulder. It may follow an injury to the shoulder, but may also arise gradually with no warning or injury Highly Reputable
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Bursitis of the Shoulder

Location: http://www.drmendbone.com/shoulder.htm#Bursitis

Bursitis probably the most common shoulder condition presenting to a doctor's office. When it does not respond to traditional simple measures such as a modification of activities or a trial of anti-inflammatory medicines (e.g. Motrin, Naprosyn, Volterin, etc., etc.), then many times it is appropriate to consider referral to an... Expert
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Dislocated shoulder treatment and rehabilitation

Location: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/shoulder/dislocated_shoulder.htm

A dislocated shoulder is quite a common injury in contact sports such as Rugby and American Football. This is because the shoulder joint sacrifices stability in favour of mobility. Thorough rehabilitation is vital in avoiding the injury occuring again. Let sportsinjuryclinic.net show you how to rehabilitate your shoulder dislocation!
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Frozen shoulder - Adhesive capsulitis

Location: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/shoulder/frozen_shoulder_adhesive_capsulitis. ...

Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffening of the shoulder to gradually increase. Find out what causes this condition and how you can manage it here.
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Rotator Cuff Repair

Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Pa-St/Rotator-Cuff-Repair.html

Definition Rotator cuff surgery is the repair of inflammation or tears of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. There are four tendons in the rotator cuff, and these tendons are attached individually to the following muscles: teres minor, subscapularis, infraspinatus, and the supraspinatus. The tears and inflammation associated with rotator...
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Shoulder Dislocation

Location: http://www.drmendbone.com/shoulder.htm#Dislocation

This traumatic condition of the shoulder frequently presents in a dramatic way. It represents a total disruption between the articulation of the humerus bone with that of the cup of the shoulder blade (scapula). The first time this occurs in a patient (and many times it happens more than once),... Expert
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Bursitis of the Shoulder

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/impingement-syndrome.html

This document will help you understand: 1) what happens in your shoulder when you have impingement syndrome, 2) what tests your doctor will run to diagnose this condition, 3) how you can relieve your symptoms. Highly Reputable
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Shoulder Instability

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/shoulder-instability.html

This document will help you understand: 1) what the shoulder looks like, 2) what causes shoulder instability, 3) what you and your doctor can do about it. Highly Reputable
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Shoulder Joint Replacement

Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Pa-St/Shoulder-Joint-Replacement.html

Definition Shoulder joint replacement surgery is performed to replace a shoulder joint with artificial components (prostheses) when the joint is severely damaged by such degenerative joint diseases as arthritis, or in complex cases of upper arm bone fracture. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Shoulder Labral Tear

Location: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/shoulder/labral-tears.html

This document will help you understand: 1) where and what the labrum is, 2) what tests your doctor will run to diagnose the problem, and 3) what you can do to relieve your pain. Highly Reputable
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Shoulder Pain

Location: http://www.eliteortholascolinas.com/shoulder-pain.htm

Shoulder injuries are typically caused by overuse and can be quite painful. Any patient that has experienced any type of shoulder trauma can attest for how debilitating the injury can be. Since we use our shoulders for quite a few activities, it is common for patients to develop injuries from...
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