Shoulder

Your shoulder joints consist of three bones (the clavicle, scapula, and humerus), and they're essentially what give you the ability to rotate your arms in many different directions. The top of the humerus bone lies on a shallow shelf of bone within the... Full Answer

The shoulder joint is unique in the human body because it is a floating system of muscles, bones, ligaments, and nerves that must function nearly perfectly to be pain free. Floating? How does something float on our bodies?If you look at a human skeleton,... Full Answer

The most common problem with shoulder blades is that they sit too low on the trunk. This is referred to as having depressed shoulders, which includes a cluster of other problems that cause neck pain and headaches. Full Answer

Unfortunately gel injections, which are used to treat pain associated with arthritis in knee joints, are not approved at this time for shoulders. They have been effective for many patients who are willing to pay for them (because insurances won't cover... Full Answer

I had shoulder pain for years after some sports and weightlifting injuries and it was not fun at all. I even wrote a paper on treatment of the painful shoulder while I was earning my master's degree. Needless to say, I am attracted to this topic.First... Full Answer

If your daughter's shoulders are uneven in height you should pursue an evaluation for scoliosis. If you mean one of her shoulder blades wings out further than the other or that her muscles are assymetic then see an Orthopaedic surgeon to ensure she does... Full Answer

There are many reasons why patients experience pain below the shoulder.  It is difficult to say exactly what the source of pain might be.  Most patients with  rotator cuff related pain note that their most significant discomfort occurs on... Full Answer

All shoulder replacement procedures, resurfacing, hemi-arthroplasty or total shoulder replacement are primarily performed for pain relief. End-stage shoulder arthritis can rob people of comfort, sleep and function. Often, depending on the mobility of the... Full Answer

Uneven shoulders can be observed in a couple of planes. One of the most common observations is when one shoulder looks higher than the other. This could indicate either a structural, muscular or neural imbalance.Structurally, the patient may have a leg... Full Answer

The scapula (shoulder blade) is a strange-looking triangular bone that's slightly curved. It houses a socket into which the head of the humerus fits to form the shoulder joint. When at rest, the scapula must sit at the correct height on the trunk as well... Full Answer