Osteoarthritis
Shoulder osteoarthritis causes the cartilage and other joint tissues to break down over time. Friction builds up in the joints, causing pain and a gradual loss of movement.
AC Arthritis
Acromioclavicular arthritis is a type of shoulder arthritis that arises at the front of the shoulder, where the collarbone joins the shoulder blade.
Labral Pathologies
The shoulder labrum is a thick piece of tissue that attaches to the rim of the shoulder socket and holds the joint’s ball in place. The labrum can be torn in several ways.
Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff is a set of tendons that give support and allow for a wide range of motion in the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears can develop from significant damage to these tendons.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder can be stated as “a condition of uncertain aetiology, characterised by significant restriction of both active and passive shoulder motion that occurs in the absence of a known intrinsic shoulder disorder.”
Subacromial Bursitis
The most common symptom of subacromial bursitis is lateral or anterior shoulder discomfort.
Bicipital Tendinitis
When the upper biceps tendon becomes inflamed or irritated, it is called biceps tendinitis. This strong, cord-like structure connects the biceps muscle to the bone in the shoulder socket and is also known as the long head of the biceps tendon.