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shoulder pain

Do I have a serious or severe shoulder injury
Shoulder

How to Maintain A Healthy Rotator Cuff and A Happy Shoulder

Shoulder pain is a very common issue. Most folks with shoulder pain do not recall any injury. They are also surprised because "they didn't do anything" to

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

shoulder MRI
Labral Tears

Shoulder MRI Findings in People with NO Shoulder Pain: Are Some Tears “Normal”

Your shoulder hurts and you see your doctor.  You expect an MRI to be performed, and many doctors will oblige you and order that MRI.  But .. what if I told you

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Rotator Cuff

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt At Night

Night pain is a very common complaint among shoulder pain sufferers.  By far the most common cause of night pain is the rotator cuff. Common rotator cuff

rotator cuff tear pain when lifting the arm
Rotator Cuff

Can A Rotator Cuff Tear Become Larger?

Many people suffer from shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tears.  Many small rotator cuff tears are managed very well without surgery.  While the tear might not

Why does my shoulder hurt at night
Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Tears and Shoulder Pain at Night

Shoulder pain at night is a prevalent and potentially debilitating problem. For some of you, the pain is sharp when you change your sleeping position.  For

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

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

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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

Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff

How do I know if I have a full thickness rotator cuff tear [Updated]

While full thickness rotator cuff tears are very common, let's back up and start with the basics about these 4 little muscles.  The rotator cuff plays a key

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MRI

MRI Over-Utilzation in Athletes … and *Us* Too! At what Cost?

  Over-Testing and Over-Utilization of Healthcare Technology I have utilized this blog on multiple occasions to discuss  the issue of overuse

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Pediatric Orthopedic

Pediatric Elbow and Shoulder Pain…

... do not ignore it.        Pediatric Shoulder and Elbow Pain....  Is your little athlete complaining of shoulder or elbow pain? Most children

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