Injuries to the SC joint typically result from motor vehicle collisions or participation in collision sports like football. While these injuries can be painful, most are relatively minor and will heal well without surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Overhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the shoulder, specifically to the anatomy that keeps the shoulder stable. Rotator cuff tears and SLAP injuries are common throwing injuries in the shoulder.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Injuries to the tissue rim surrounding the shoulder socket can occur from acute trauma — such as a fall onto an outstretched arm — or from repetitive shoulder motion. Throwing athletes or weightlifters can experience labral tears as a result of repetitive shoulder motion.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This shoulder rehabilitation program focuses on strengthening the muscles that support your shoulder to help keep your shoulder joint stable, relieve pain and prevent further injury.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, one of the bones in the shoulder. Most clavicle fractures occur when a fall onto an outstretched arm puts enough pressure on the bone that it snaps or breaks.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Shoulder instability occurs when the head of the upper arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket. Once a shoulder has dislocated, it is vulnerable to repeat episodes. When the shoulder slips out of place repeatedly, it is called chronic shoulder instability.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in your shoulder and in your elbow. If you tear your biceps tendon at the shoulder, you may lose some strength in your arm and have pain when you forcefully turn your arm from palm down to palm up.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs (pronounced en-saids), are the most prescribed medications for treating conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis. Over-the-counter, nonprescription NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.| orthoinfo.aaos.org