The shoulder is an intricate joint comprised of several bones and tissues. The glenoid labrum is the most important tissue in the shoulder because it helps stabilize the joint. This rubbery tissue can easily become torn if you get a dislocated shoulder. You will have to deal with severe pain, instability and repeated shoulder dislocations […]
Archives for January 2018
Treating Shoulder Injuries with an Arthroscopic SLAP Repair
A superior labrum anterior to posterior, or SLAP, tear is one of the worst shoulder injuries you can get. A SLAP tear occurs when almost the entire top portion of the labrum becomes injured. The labrum is designed to keep the arm bone in the shoulder socket, but a large SLAP tear will prevent you […]
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: What You Should Know
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is an effective way to treat a rotator cuff tear. There are a lot of ways that you could have torn your rotator cuff. Some tear their rotator cuff playing sports, others in work-related injuries, and others after automobile accidents. The problem with rotator cuff injuries is that if your rotator […]
Who Might Need Shoulder Arthroscopy?
Maintaining a healthy shoulder joint is crucial if you want to move your arm without pain. While the shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body, it is also very susceptible to injury. One small problem with one of the three bones in the shoulder joint will drastically limit your arm movement while also […]
