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NEW ORLEANS - Patients who underwent primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty had more difficulty with certain activities of daily living vs. those who underwent primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, according to results.

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18-31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)-the shoulder's built-in support system. Made up of four muscles and their tend...

Shoulder replacement is the third most common joint-replacement surgery in the U.S. and is likely to become more common as the population ages, according to Penn State researchers. Though most patients go home on the same day as their surgery, those with greater health risks or serious injuries are ...

The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals.

Fixing a dislocated shoulder on your own involves careful self-reduction techniques such as relaxing, extending, and rotating the arm to relieve pain and restore function. This essential skill is invaluable for those who venture into remote areas where professional medical assistance might be hours ...

Due to their location, these tumors are less likely to cause typical symptoms of lung cancer such as a persistent cough, coughing up blood, and shortness of breath. These tumors are also sometimes difficult to diagnose, as they can "hide" on a normal chest X-ray.

Shoulder pain is not a common symptom of breast cancer. When it occurs, shoulder pain can be a symptom of metastasis. This occurs when the breast cancer cells spread from your breast to another site in your body.

Tailbone pain can usually be treated at home. Some causes of pain can be treated with physical therapy, and medication may also help. Rarely, you may need surgery.

A hip stress fracture is caused by a small, repetitive injury (micro-trauma) to the hip bone. It often happens from overuse activity. When the body cannot keep up with the forces acting on the bone, a break eventually occurs. This generally occurs in the area near the ball of the ball-and-socket hip...