The scapula has its own set of joint actions: The shoulder girdle has a set of joint actions specific to motion of the scapula. Although this may seem like just another set of confusing terms to ...

Dr. Jacob Triplet, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, recently began using the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics device ...

A new kind of shoulder joint replacement is ending pain and restoring movement to people thought to be untreatable 15 years ago. Reverse shoulder joint replacements — the installation of implants that ...

Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...

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 ...

The shoulder is made up of three bones (humerus, scapula and clavicle), which connect with each other on four joint surfaces. The main joint is that between the scapula (shoulder-blade) and the upper ...

A strong set of shoulders is important for an active daily life. Not only does the shoulder joint have the largest range of motion in the body, but the muscles of the shoulder girdle are also ...

Painful shoulder conditions, such as shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears, are common. Treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and steroid injections can help, but sometimes surgical ...

Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...

Potential symptoms of failed shoulder surgery include persistent pain, swelling, tenderness, joint instability, and reduced range of motion. A person may continue having the symptoms they had before ...

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and restrictive condition that primarily affects the shoulder joint and it is characterised by stiffness, pain and a significant ...