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The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury.

The shoulder plays a key role in movements necessary for everyday activities. Older adults can protect their shoulders by performing exercises that focus on strength and mobility.

Swimmer's shoulder is a common orthopedic injury in people who swim. It is caused by abnormal rubbing and pinching of the structures in your shoulder. This injury is experienced by about 40% to 90% of swimmers at one time or another.

Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.

For years, total joint replacements were almost exclusively indicated for patients older than 65 years due to the increased risk for complications and revisions in younger patients. Advances in materials, technology and techniques have allowed TJR implant

Results presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting showed successful management of periprosthetic joint infection occurred in a little more than half of cases after total joint arthroplasty.

A 36-year-old man presented to the ED as a level 1 trauma activation with a gunshot injury to the right thigh involving the femoral neck, head and acetabulum.

Radiographic evidence of cam femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) occurs in 78% of contralateral hips in patients presenting with symptomatic FAI. Overall, 21% to 26% of patients will have bilateral symptomatic FAI. Surgical treatment options for such patie

Uncemented hip replacement surgery uses implants with roughened surfaces designed to allow the patient's bone to grow directly onto the implant, creating a strong, natural biological bond. Unlike cemented implants, which rely on bone cement that can degra

A glenoid fracture is a fracture of the socket of the glenohumeral joint. This is the ball-and-socket joint in your shoulder that allows you to rotate your arm or move it up and down and side to side. A glenoid fracture is uncommon and usually only occurs