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Shoulder & elbow conditions
Learn about common causes of shoulder and elbow pain, how they are evaluated, and the range of treatment options.
Rotator cuff tears
A common source of shoulder pain, weakness, and difficulty lifting the arm.
Shoulder arthritis
Cartilage loss can cause pain, stiffness, grinding, and loss of everyday function.
Shoulder instability
A shoulder that dislocates, partially slips, or repeatedly feels as if it may come out of place.
Shoulder & elbow trauma
Specialized treatment for fractures, dislocations, tendon injuries, and complex post-traumatic problems.
Throwing injuries
Evaluation and treatment for shoulder and elbow pain in overhead athletes.
Frozen shoulder
A painful tightening of the shoulder capsule that progressively limits both active and passive motion.
Biceps and SLAP tears
Pain from the upper biceps tendon or the labrum where that tendon attaches inside the shoulder.
AC joint injuries
Sprains and separations of the small joint where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade.
Rotator cuff tear arthropathy
Arthritis and altered shoulder mechanics caused by a large, long-standing rotator cuff tear.
Failed shoulder surgery and revision
A structured evaluation for persistent pain, stiffness, weakness, instability, infection, fracture, or implant problems after prior surgery.
Tennis elbow
Degeneration of the tendon attachment on the outside of the elbow, often related to repetitive gripping or lifting.
Distal biceps rupture
A partial or complete tear of the biceps tendon where it attaches near the elbow.
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Compression or irritation of the ulnar nerve at the inside of the elbow.