Shoulder

The acromioclavicular joint (or AC joint), is where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade.  The AC joint is important in supporting movement of the arm overhead and across the body, pushing, pulling, and lifting. AC joint injury can happen later in life from overuse, but most commonly occurs from trauma such as falling on the ... Read More

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a common condition affecting between 3-5% of the population.  It affects women more than men and is more common between 40 and 60 years of age.  While we still have much to learn about the condition, it is generally understood to be an inflammatory process of the shoulder capsule ... Read More

The shoulder is an inherently jiggly, unstable joint, due to the humeral head sitting within a shallow glenoid (socket).  It needs this mobility to give us the freedom of movement that the shoulder allows.  A shoulder dislocation is where the humerus (upper arm bone) comes out of the socket of the shoulder. Subluxation of the ... Read More

What is a rotator cuff injury? The rotator cuff is made of 4 muscles that start from the shoulder blade, attach to the arm, and assist in controlling the movement of the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff injuries are quite common and can occur at any age. The younger population is more likely to injure the ... Read More