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Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability, affecting nearly one in three people over the age of 60. They often lead to long-lasting pain, loss of arm strength, and difficulty with daily tasks. Despite thei

Side sleeping comes with many benefits. It keeps your airways open, which minimizes snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. The potential drawback? You might experience shoulder pain from sleeping on your side because you?re putting weight on one shoulder for s

Pain from your chest to your shoulder can have many causes, and may involve your heart, lungs, or other internal organs. If your pain is sudden or severe, seek immediate medical care.

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.