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calcific tendonitis and severe shoulder pain
Labral Tears

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt So Much?

You woke up one morning and your shoulder pain is off the charts. This is the most severe shoulder pain you've ever had. Most people with severe shoulder pain

subacromial decompression
MRI

Video: Why Are Partial Rotator Cuff Tears so Common

Partial rotator cuff tears are a very common finding on a routine shoulder MRI.  Most of you with shoulder pain do not recall a severe injury.  The majority of

rotator cuff return to work
Rotator Cuff

Returning to work after rotator cuff surgery

Rotator cuff surgery involves a long recovery process.  Trust me... it is a lot longer than you think it will be. Depending on your occupation and the type of

subacromial decompression
Featured

Shoulder Pain When Lifting The Arm : Causes and Cures

Not being able to lift our arms because of shoulder pain is a prevalent problem. Some of you woke up and couldn't move your shoulder.  Some of you may have

tendonapathy
Sports Medicine

What is Tendinopathy : Terminology Tuesday

Tendinopathy is a condition that can affect most all of the tendons in our body.  By far, the most commonly affected tendons are the: Rotator

partial rotator cuff tear repair
Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Tendinosis: Is a Cure Possible [Updated]

Rotator cuff tendinosis is a very common cause of shoulder pain in the adult population.  By definition, rotator cuff tendinosis means that your rotator cuff

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Rotator Cuff

Can My Rotator Cuff Tear Become Larger ?

Rotator cuff tears are very common and are a common source of shoulder pain.  The chance of you having a rotator cuff tear increases with age because the

Do I need rotator cuff tear surgery
Rotator Cuff

Do I Need Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery? – Expert Series

Rotator cuff surgery involves stitching or reattaching your torn rotator cuff tendon back to the humerus.  The surgery to repair your rotator cuff is performed

MRI

When Should We MRI Shoulder Injuries?

Shoulder pain is very common.  Should we obtain an MRI on everyone with shoulder pain? The quick and obvious answer is no ... but let's explore why. The

Rotator Cuff

What is the Cause of Rotator Cuff Tears? Shoulder Expert Series

The rotator cuff is composed of 4 very important muscles.  Together they surround your shoulder and help you move the arm.  Rotator cuff injuries can cause

rotator cuff tendinosis
Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Tendinosis .. You Have to Believe in Biology

Rotator cuff tendinosis is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain.  The pain caused by rotator cuff tendinosis is usually on the outer side of your arm.

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Rotator Cuff

Torn Rotator Cuffs are a Common Shoulder Injury

Torn rotator cuffs are a frequently encountered problem identified in my office on a daily basis. Sadly, far too many patients are under the assumption that

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