Rotator Cuff Tear Versus Bursitis

Rotator Cuff Tear Versus Bursitis

Rotator tear cuff and bursitis are conditions that may affect your shoulder. Both these conditions may cause pain and swelling and limit your mobility. Consult your orthopedic specialist to find out the type of condition you are suffering from to get appropriate treatment. Going forward, you will learn the difference between rotator cuff tear and bursitis. What are rotator cuffs? Rotator cuffs are the group of muscles and tendons that are found around the shoulder and help keep the head of the upper arm bone within the socket. Rotator cuff tear Your shoulder joint has lots of support from tendons ...
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Acute and Chronic disorders of the Shoulder

Acute and Chronic Disorders of the Shoulder

The shoulder is one of the most-used moving joints of our body. It comprises many layers, like bones, tendons, ligaments, joints, muscles, rotator cuff, and bursa. Due to its excessive usage, it is more prone to injuries and is considered unstable. Also, the ball of the upper arm is larger than the socket, making it vulnerable to fractures. Some of the disorders that affect your shoulder Here are some common shoulder disorders: Dislocation A dislocation occurs when the ball is separated from the shoulder socket. This may happen due to sudden heavy force on the shoulder or due to a ...
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Bone Health

Bone Health

We often find people who are ageing face a lot of issues due to poor bone health. Even though bones tend to weaken with age, taking good care of them in your prime years can do a lot of good to them. About bones Bones form the structure that holds our body together. Bones are made up of connective tissues rich in calcium. The adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones, including the skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs. The femur is the longest and strongest bone of the human body while the stape, found inside our ears, is the ...
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Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are conditions that affect the human body’s musculoskeletal system, namely, bones, muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, blood vessels, etc. MSDs can cause pain and stiffness and also impair mobility. MSDs are very common with increasing age but can be cured with early detection and proper treatment. Symptoms of MSDs Symptoms vary between people and the part of the body affected. Some of the common symptoms of MSDs are: Pain Pain can be mild to severe, or crippling pain around any specific joint or muscle. Swelling Inflammation and redness around joints or surrounding tissues can occur. Stiffness Stiffness of ...
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Complications of Dislocated Shoulder

A dislocated shoulder is one of the common injuries that happen when the upper bone of your arm comes out of its normal position in the shoulder joint. Even though the immediate action is to relocate it, it's vital to remain aware of all possible complications post dislocation. Timely medical attention with the right treatment can reduce the risk of complications, but it's important to know about all long-term complications of a dislocated shoulder. Complications of dislocated shoulder vary depending on its severity, from slight discomfort to everlasting problems that impact your shoulder steadiness, motion and functionality. Complications arising from ...
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Dropped Shoulder Syndrome or Winged Scapula

Dropped shoulder syndrome is a condition when the patient experiences weakness or paralysis in the shoulder. It is also known as a winged scapula. In this condition, the shoulder blade protrudes; that is, it moves outward and upward from the back, giving the appearance of a wing. This is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles that attach to the scapula, such as the serratus anterior or the rhomboids. What is dropped shoulder syndrome? The serratus anterior muscle plays a crucial role in stabilizing the shoulder. It is located near the scapula and presses against the chest wall. This ...
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