Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Open reduction and internal fixation of acromion fractures with or without previous reverse shoulder ...

The increasing aging population will present physicians with the challenges of addressing the functional limitations of shoulder arthritis. Our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment options ...

The scapula or shoulder blade is a bony structure found on the upper back that connects the upper arm to the chest wall (thorax). It also forms the socket part of the shoulder joint connecting the ...

Acromioplasty involves removing a small piece of bone and soft tissue from the acromion. It is a surgical procedure that treats shoulder impingement and rotator cuff disease. In this article, we look ...

Shoulder impingement happens when your rotator cuff rubs against the top of your shoulder, creating pressure that irritates muscles and tendons. Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain ...

Shoulder injuries and different types of arthritis may cause acromioclavicular (AC) joint pain. The AC joint in the shoulder connects the collarbone to part of the shoulder blade. One of the AC ...

Amit Momaya, M.D., section chief of Sports Medicine in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, along with assistant professors Aaron Casp, M.D., and Will Brabston, M ...

Young baseball players who throw more than 100 pitches per week run the risk for a newly identified overuse injury that can impede normal shoulder development and lead to other injuries, a new study ...

Geste chirurgical réalisé sous arthroscopie, l'acromioplastie est une opération visant à raboter une partie d'un os de l'épaule : l'acromion. Les explications du Dr Déborah Royaux, chirurgien ...