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SLAP Tear of the Shoulder
A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.1
Shoulder Pain When Throwing a Ball
To move your shoulder joint, the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones all have to move in a synchronized and stable pattern. Because of this, subtle abnormalities can lead to shoulder pain and discomfort when you are throwing or afterward.
Shoulder Blade Pain: Its Many Causes and Symptoms
Shoulder blade pain is commonly caused by a muscle strain but can also arise from rotator cuff tears, joint conditions like osteoarthritis, and acute shoulder injuries. In rare cases, the pain may signal a severe condition, like a heart attack or cancer.
Anatomic TSA, RSA may yield similar outcomes for cuff intact glenohumeral OA
Outcomes after total shoulder arthroplasty were linked to anatomical accuracy. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty did not show any relationship between anatomical accuracy and postoperative outcomes.
How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect the Shoulders?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known for causing all-over inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. RA can target the synovial lining of the shoulder joint.