Accessibility Tools

Shoulder Conditions

  • Anterior Shoulder Instability

    Anterior Shoulder Instability

    Anterior shoulder instability, also known as anterior glenohumeral instability, is a condition in which damage to the soft tissues...

    Know More
  • Overhead Athlete's Shoulder

    Overhead Athlete's Shoulder

    An overhead athlete is at increased risk of injury due to the mechanism associated with rapid shoulder elevation...

    Know More
  • SLAP Tears

    SLAP Tears

    The term SLAP (superior –labrum anterior-posterior) lesion or SLAP tear refers to an injury of the superior...

    Know More
  • Arthritis of the Shoulder

    Arthritis of the Shoulder

    The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint but is generally used to describe any condition...

    Know More
  • Shoulder Labral Tear

    Shoulder Labral Tear

    Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause the labrum to tear.

    Know More
  • Shoulder Dislocation

    Shoulder Dislocation

    Sports that involve overhead movements and repeated use of the shoulder at your workplace may lead to sliding of the upper arm...

    Know More
  • Bicep Tendon Rupture at Shoulder

    Bicep Tendon Rupture at Shoulder

    Overuse and injury can cause fraying of the biceps tendon and eventual rupture.

    Know More
  • Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)

    Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)

    The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat, triangular bone providing attachment to the muscles of the back, neck...

    Know More
  • Baseball and Shoulder Injuries

    Baseball and Shoulder Injuries

    Shoulder injuries in baseball players are usually associated with pitching. While this overhand throwing activity...

    Know More
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis

    Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis.

    Know More
  • Proximal Biceps Tendinitis

    Proximal Biceps Tendinitis

    Proximal biceps tendinitis is the irritation and inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder joint.

    Know More
  • Internal Impingement of the Shoulder

    Internal Impingement of the Shoulder

    Internal shoulder impingement can be described as a pathological condition resulting from repetitive impingement...

    Know More
  • Shoulder Bursitis

    Shoulder Bursitis

    Shoulder bursitis, also known as subacromial bursitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the bursa...

    Know More
  • Shoulder Tendonitis

    Shoulder Tendonitis

    Shoulder tendonitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons which connect the muscles to the shoulder bones.

    Know More
  • Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder

    Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder

    Throwing injuries of the shoulder are injuries sustained as a result of trauma by athletes during sports activities...

    Know More
  • Rotator Cuff Calcification

    Rotator Cuff Calcification

    Rotator cuff calcification is the abnormal accumulation of calcium deposits in rotator cuff muscles and tendons.

    Know More
  • Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains

    Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains

    The collarbone and the shoulder blade are connected by the acromioclavicular joint.

    Know More
  • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

    Partial Rotator Cuff Tear

    A partial rotator cuff tear is an incomplete tear that involves damage to a part of the tendon.

    Know More
  • Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability

    Shoulder instability results when the humeral head is not held firmly within the glenoid cavity and may lead to a dislocation.

    Know More
  • Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture

    Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture

    The biceps muscle is the muscle of the upper arm which is necessary for the movement of the shoulder and elbow.

    Know More
  • Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

    Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder

    Instability may be described by the direction in which the humerus is subluxated or dislocated from the glenoid.

    Know More
  • Calcific Tendinitis

    Calcific Tendinitis

    Calcific tendinitis is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles.

    Know More
  • Rotator Cuff Pain

    Rotator Cuff Pain

    The rotator cuff consists of a group of tendons and muscles that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint.

    Know More

Fountain Valley 18785 Brookhurst Street, Suite 100
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Practice Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Los Alamitos 3851 Katella Ave, Suite 150
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Practice Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM