SLAP Tear - A Cause of Shoulder Pain

A SLAP tear is a cause of shoulder pain.

The the long head of your biceps tendon goes inside the shoulder joint and  joins with the glenoid labrum (shoulder cartilage) in the top of the shoulder.

A SLAP tear refers to a tear or avulsion of this attachment of the long head of . . . → Read More: SLAP Tear – A Cause of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder pain with overhead activities in a person above 45 can be from impingement syndrome.  This is a condition where the top of the arm bone (humeral head) rubs against a bony spur under the overhanging bone called the acromion. The acromion is part of the shoulder blade.

The best x-rays to diagnose the . . . → Read More: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Platelet Rich Plasma Injection for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment that uses the body’s own cells to relieve pain and promote accelerated, long-lasting healing of certain musculoskeletal conditions. Type of Injuries where PRP Can Help

Although PRP therapy has been used safely in dentistry for over twenty years, recent advancements have . . . → Read More: Platelet Rich Plasma Injection for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder | A Cause of Severe Shoulder Pain

Every now and then I will see a patient who suddenly develops severe shoulder pain almost out of the blue and they have difficulties lifting up the painful shoulder.

One possible diagnosis to keep in mind is that of calcium crystal deposition into the tendons of the shoulder.  We doctors call it “Calcific tendonitis . . . → Read More: Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder | A Cause of Severe Shoulder Pain

All About Frozen Shoulder | Frozen Shoulder Treatment | Singapore

What is frozen shoulder?

It is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within a two-year period.

Why is it called frozen shoulder?

Frozen shoulder refers to a shoulder that has become “frozen stiff” due to inflammation . . . → Read More: All About Frozen Shoulder | Frozen Shoulder Treatment | Singapore

Acromio Clavicular Joint Injuries

The acromio-clavicular joint is situated above the shoulder joint and is where the outer end of the collar bone meets with the bone of the shoulder blade.

Normal Acromio-clavicular Joint (ACJ)

Acromio-clavicular joint injuries tend to occur in contact sports such as rugby and football as well as fall from bicycle or motorcycle. . . . → Read More: Acromio Clavicular Joint Injuries

A Chance In A Lifetime To Help An Olympic Medallist

Ivan Aleksandrovich Skobrev (Russian: Иван Александрович Скобрев) (born February 8, 1983 in Khabarovsk) is a Russian speed skater who specialises in allround. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he won the bronze medal in the 5,000 meters as well as the silver medal in the 10,000 meters.

Ivan Skobrev – Winter Olympics . . . → Read More: A Chance In A Lifetime To Help An Olympic Medallist

Shoulder Dislocation - What You Need To Know

The shoulder joint is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body. This is because of lack of bony stability.

Some fast facts about shoulder dislocation:

50% of all dislocations

95% of all shoulder dislocations come out anteriorly

85% caused by trauma recur i.e. will dislocate again

Following a traumatic shoulder anterior . . . → Read More: Shoulder Dislocation – What You Need To Know

Shoulder Pain - Do You Have A Rotator Cuff Tear?

Pain in the Shoulder

A common cause of shoulder pain in a person above the age of 50 is a tear in the rotator cuff.

The rotator cuff is a group of 4 tendons that envelopes the shoulder joint and help to move the shoulder. The tendons are called supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and . . . → Read More: Shoulder Pain – Do You Have A Rotator Cuff Tear?