This is one of the best shoulder anatomy videos around. Once you have a better understanding of the anatomy of the shoulder then you can start to explore what might be wrong with it.
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder is a very complex structure. This accounts for the reason why the shoulder can be injured easily, and why treatment of certain shoulder issues can be difficult.
This shoulder anatomy video is quite thorough and will provide you with a nice overview of the shoulder and serves a good starting point as you seek to learn more about your shoulder and what the source of shoulder your pain may be.
When you have finished watching this shoulder anatomy video you should have a firm grasp on the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and bursae around the shoulder. Then we can get into particulars about how each can be afflicted to cause you discomfort.
Enjoy this shoulder anatomy video:
Alfred Buatti
Thanks for your video.
This is the best video that I watched that explains how the shoulder works!
Crys
I have a partial thickness tear. One dr told me I have frozen shoulder, but I can move my shoulder (rolls) forward and backward with no pain. Severe pain upon lifting arm out to side and front and behind. Symptoms got much worse wk before Thanksgiving when I got cortisone shot in gh joint. Now can’t even put a barrette in my hair. Was told surgery would make fs worse, but I want out of this pain and my arm usage back. I’m wondering if I really have fs since I can move my shoulder around but not my arm. My dr thinks because my tear is small it can’t be cause of this.
Howard J. Luks, MD
Crys .. A frozen shoulder, by definition is a situation where the shoulder does not move normally — either by you trying to move it — or with someone else trying to move it. These shoulders truly are “frozen”. In the very early stages of a frozen shoulder there will be extreme pain.. but your motion might not be very restricted. The frozen stage comes next. A GH injection generally helps a little with the pain from a frozen shoulder and is a good place to start for many. An MRI should show “inferior capsular edema (fluid) of thickening” in the setting of a frozen shoulder. Absent the aforementioned a different diagnosis might be the cause of your pain. Perhaps a visit to a second opinion is worthwhile?
Good Luck
Howard Luks
Lance R.
Can’t watch the video. Blip has removed it.
Howard J. Luks, MD
Fixed .. thank you!
Robert NYC
Good day Dr. Luks,
Thank you for providing this valuable resource. I am a 53 yr old male who was diagnosed with a SLAP tear. I have yet to see a an ortho surgeon. I did get a copy of my MRI, which included an interpretation. I also saw a PA, who suggested PT. I do quite a bit of physical labor in my work, and injured the shoulder while tossing an 80 lb bucket underhand. on July 15 of 2014. From what I’ve read, I may not be a god candidate for surgery to repair the tear, as those over 40 generally do not heal well.The only exception is with the aid of stem cell therapy, which my insurance won’t cover. Perhaps I just have to live with the chronic pain, and forget about resuming my normal activity. Synovial fluid build-up was also detected, as was hemotoma, partially due to continued use, and blood thinners given during a recent hospitalization for dehydration. Te dehydration also shrinks muscles, tendons and ligaments as much as 6%, and compromises their structural integrity. With blood-tainted synovial fluid, the immune system goes into high gear and attacks the labrum and other aforementioned soft issue, as if it were foreign material. I have not mentioned the edema in the A/C joint. edema has been known to cause bone rapid degeneration. I have read of cases where such conditions will completely destroy the entire shoulder joint over time. Should blood work be done to check white/red count, enzymes, Jo-1 antibody, etc? Same question for synovial fluid, and muscle biopsy. Thanks Respecfully, Robert
Bruce
Nice work Dr. Luks ! I am a 64 years young , middle aged male . I have had many many surgeries including arthroscopic cuff repair ; Right shoulder . I recently injured my left . Will rest and slow rehabilitation allow the parts of the shoulder to heal with out surgery ? Again I would like to thank you for the information . Bruce
Howard J. Luks, MD
You are welcome Bruce…. Thanks for stopping by.
Howard Luks