Shoulder
Anatomy of the Shoulder
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements including forward flexion, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation, and 360-degree circumduction.
Robotic Assisted Shoulder Replacement
Robotic-assisted shoulder replacement is an advanced surgical technique that uses robotic technology
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Total shoulder replacement surgery is performed to relieve symptoms of severe shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Conventional surgical methods such as total shoulder joint replacement are not very effective in the treatment of rotator cuff arthropathy.
Revision Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder replacement usually has good results, but a revision surgery may occasionally be necessary due to persistent pain, infection, stiffness, weakness, instability, hardware loosening, malposition or fracture.
Failed Shoulder Surgery
Failed shoulder surgery is a surgery that did not meet expectations and resulted in recurring pain or other unwanted symptoms.
Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles in the shoulder joint including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems.
Shoulder Labrum Reconstruction
The labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage surrounding the glenoid, which helps in stabilizing the shoulder joint.
Arthroscopic Remplissage
Arthroscopic remplissage is a surgical technique performed in combination with arthroscopic Bankart or arthroscopic
Latarjet Procedure
The shoulder joint provides a wide range of movement to the upper extremity, but overuse or trauma can cause instability to the joint.
Shoulder Capsular Repair
Shoulder capsular repair is a surgical procedure to treat shoulder instability that does not improve with more conservative or non-surgical methods.
Proximal Biceps Tenodesis
Proximal biceps tenodesis is the surgical reattachment of a torn proximal biceps tendon, which connects the upper part of your biceps muscle to the shoulder.
Pectoralis Tendon Repair
Pectoralis tendon repair is a surgical procedure to fix a torn pectoralis major tendon, typically caused by high-impact activities or sudden heavy lifting, especially in athletes.
Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery
Shoulder reconstruction surgery is an operative procedure in which stretched or torn soft-tissue structures that surround the shoulder joint
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder joint replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged bone surfaces with artificial humeral and glenoid components to relieve pain and improve functional ability in the shoulder joint.
Outpatient Shoulder Replacement
Outpatient shoulder replacement is a surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay.
AC Joint Stabilization
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint stabilization is a surgical procedure employed to treat severe cases of AC joint dislocation.
Anterior Shoulder Stabilization
Anterior shoulder stabilization is a surgical procedure performed to treat a condition called anterior shoulder instability.
Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder arthroplasty, or shoulder replacement surgery, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial components.
Complex Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder reconstruction is a surgical procedure performed in patients to alleviate shoulder instability, restoring its function and serving to prevent recurrent shoulder dislocations.
SLAP Repair
A SLAP repair is an arthroscopic shoulder procedure to treat a specific type of injury to the labrum called a SLAP tear.
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder surgery is a surgical procedure for the treatment of a shoulder injury or shoulder condition.
Shoulder Stabilization
Shoulder stabilization surgery is performed to improve stability and function to the shoulder joint and prevent recurrent dislocations.
Posterior Shoulder Stabilization
Posterior shoulder stabilization is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of a condition called posterior shoulder instability.
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
The labrum can sometimes tear during a shoulder injury. A specific type of labral tear that occurs when the shoulder dislocates is called a Bankart tear.
Distal Clavicle Excision
Distal clavicle excision is a procedure which involves removal of the outer end of the clavicle (collarbone) to treat shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis or impingement.
Labral Debridement and Repair
The shoulder is made up of three bones: the scapula (shoulder blade), the humerus (upper arm bone), and the clavicle (collarbone).
Revision Open Labral Repair (Revision Bankart)
Revision open labral repair, also known as a revision Bankart surgery, is an open surgery performed to stabilize the shoulder joint after an unsuccessful primary labral repair surgery
Pectoralis Tendon Repair
Pectoralis tendon repair is a surgical procedure to fix a torn pectoralis major tendon, typically caused by high-impact activities or sudden heavy lifting, especially in athletes.
ORIF Proximal Humerus Fracture
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a surgical technique employed for the treatment of fractures to restore the normal anatomy of the bone.
Subacromial Decompression
Subacromial decompression is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of a condition called shoulder impingement.
Proximal Humerus Resection and Reconstruction
The proximal humerus is a common site for benign, primary malignant, or metastatic neoplasms.
Periprosthetic Shoulder Fracture Fixation
Periprosthetic shoulder fracture fixation is a surgical procedure used to stabilize and repair a fracture that occurs around a shoulder prosthesis (such as after a total shoulder replacement or reverse total shoulder replacement).
Revision Rotator Cuff Surgery
Revision rotator cuff surgery is a procedure done to repair a re-tear in the rotator cuff after a failed initial rotator cuff surgery.
Shoulder Anterior Labral Repair
A shoulder anterior labral repair is a surgical procedure performed to address damage or injury to the anterior (front) labrum of the shoulder joint.
Posterior Shoulder Labral Repair
A posterior shoulder labral repair is a surgical procedure performed to address damage or injury to the posterior (back) labrum of the shoulder.
Arthroscopic Frozen Shoulder Release
An arthroscopic frozen shoulder release is a minimally-invasive shoulder surgery performed to relieve pain and restore normal function using a special instrument called an “arthroscope”.
ORIF of Clavicle Fractures
The collar bone or clavicle is a bone situated horizontally, connecting the sternum (breastbone) to the humerus or bone of the upper arm, on either side of the body.
Shoulder Fracture Care
A break in the bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture.
Arthritis of the Shoulder
The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint but is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage.
Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear is an injury where one or more of the tendons in the rotator cuff (the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and enable arm movement) become partially or completely torn.
Shoulder Labral Tear
Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause the labrum to tear. In addition, aging may weaken the labrum leading to injury.
SLAP Tears
The term SLAP (superior –labrum anterior-posterior) lesion or SLAP tear refers to an injury of the superior labrum of the shoulder.
Bicep Tendon Rupture at Shoulder
The biceps muscle is present on the front of your upper arm and functions to help you bend and rotate your arm.
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocation of the shoulder joint.
Anterior Shoulder Instability
Anterior shoulder instability, also known as anterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which damage to the soft tissues or bone causes the head of the humerus
Shoulder Pain
Pain in the shoulder may suggest an injury, which is more common in athletes participating in sports such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting.
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is the inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint. It is one of the most common causes of pain in the shoulder.
Shoulder Dislocation
Sports that involve overhead movements and repeated use of the shoulder at your workplace may lead to sliding of the upper arm bone from the glenoid.
Shoulder Ligament Injuries
Shoulder ligament injuries are injuries to the tough elastic tissues present around the shoulder that connect bones to each other and stabilize the joint.
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
SAIS is the inflammation and irritation of your rotator cuff tendons. This occurs when the tendons rub against the outer end of the shoulder blade
Shoulder Fracture
A break in a bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which you experience pain and stiffness in your shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
The rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles that stabilize the ball and socket joint of the shoulder during movement.
Clavicle Fracture
The break or fracture of the clavicle (collarbone) is a common sports injury associated with contact sports such as football and martial arts, as well as impact sports such as motor racing.
Distal Triceps Tear
A distal triceps tear is a rare condition that occurs when the tendon attaching the triceps muscle in the back of the arm is torn away from its attachment to the ulna bone in the elbow.
Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fractures of the proximal humerus are common in elderly individuals suffering from osteoporosis.
Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
Proximal biceps tendonitis is the irritation and inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder joint.
Shoulder Trauma
Shoulder injuries most commonly occur in athletes participating in sports such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting.
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder bursitis, also known as subacromial bursitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the bursa of the shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Re-tear
A rotator cuff tear is an injury where one or more of the tendons in the rotator cuff (the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and enable arm movement) become partially or completely torn.
AC Joint Separation
AC joint separation, also known as shoulder separation, is a condition characterized by damage to the ligaments that connect the acromion to the collar bone.
Rotator Cuff Pain
The rotator cuff consists of a group of tendons and muscles that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint.
Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder tendonitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons which connect the muscles to the shoulder bones.
Biceps Tendon Rupture
The biceps muscle is located in the front side of your upper arm and functions to help you bend and rotate your arm.
Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability
The shoulder consists of a ball-and-socket joint formed by the upper end of the humerus (upper arm bone) and a cavity in the shoulder blade called the glenoid.
Rotator Cuff Bursitis
The rotator cuff is a set of muscles and tendons which hold the various bones of the shoulder joint together, providing strength and support.
Calcific Tendonitis
Calcific tendonitis is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles. This condition occurs due to the formation of calcium deposits in the tendons (tissue which attaches muscle to bone) of the rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons stabilizing the shoulder).
Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
A partial rotator cuff tear is an incomplete tear that involves damage to a part of the tendon.
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people.
Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture
The biceps muscle is the muscle of the upper arm which is necessary for the movement of the shoulder and elbow.
Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Irreparable rotator cuff tears refer to damage to the rotator cuff tendons that is too severe to be repaired with traditional surgical techniques.
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint in the shoulder is very important for shoulder strength, motion, and maintaining shoulder position.
