About the Interactive of Shoulder

Have Shoulder pain? Click on one of the pictures below and point to the area of the shoulder where it hurts. Click to see some of the conditions that cause shoulder symptoms in that area.

Shoulder Pain

Click on an area of the shoulder for a list of some symptoms that may produce pain in that area.

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    Frozen shoulder Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by pain and loss of motion in shoulder joint. It is more common in older adults aged between 40 and 60 years and is more common in women than men.Read more
    Bicep Tendon Rupture The biceps muscle is present on the front side of your upper arm and functions to help you bend and rotate your arm. A Biceps tendon rupture can either be partial, where it does not completely tear the tendonRead more
    Shoulder Impingement Shoulder impingement is the condition of inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint. It is one of the most common causes of pain in the adult shoulder.Read more
    Calcific cuff tendinopathy Calcific cuff tendinopathy is a problem with the shoulder’s tendons and muscles. This condition occurs due to the formation of calcium deposits in the tendons.Read more
    Shoulder instability Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocations of the shoulder joint. A dislocation occurs when the end of the humerus.Read more
    Sternoclavicular Injuries The sternoclavicular joint is the joint between the breastbone (sternum) and the collar bone (clavicle). Injuries to this joint are termed as sternoclavicular joint injuries and can include stretching or tearing of the ligament.Read more
    Shoulder arthritis The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage. Damage of the cartilage in the shoulder joint causes shoulder arthritis.Read more

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    Rotator cuff Tears Rotator cuff is the group of tendons in the shoulder joint providing support and enabling wider range of motion. Major injury to these tendons may result in tear of these tendons and the condition is called as rotator cuff tear.Read more
    SLAP tear A superior labrum anterior and posterior tear or SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum. This injury may also involve the biceps tendon, which is attached to the top part of the labrum.Read more
    Suprascapular neuropathy Suprascapular Neuropathy is a condition of shoulder pain associated with weakness. It is a common problem in overhead athletes who perform repetitive overhead motions or throwing such as swimming, volley ball, tennis, and weightlifting.Read more
    Labral tears The shoulder joint is a “ball and socket” joint that enables the smooth gliding and thereby the movements of arms. Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of shoulder (throwing, weightlifting) may cause labral tear.Read more

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    Glenoid Fracture The glenoid is the socket that forms the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. Fractures of the glenoid are rare but can occur due to major trauma or during high-energy sports activities.Read more
    Bicep Tendon Rupture The biceps muscle is present on the front side of your upper arm and functions to help you bend and rotate your arm. A Biceps tendon rupture can either be partial, where it does not completely tear the tendon.Read more

    Click to see some of the conditions that cause symptoms in that area

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