The collarbone or clavicle is the long bone located at the top part of the chest. A broken collarbone or a clavicle fracture is a common orthopedic injury, especially among infants and young children. The most frequent cause of a broken clavicle is trauma from a forceful impact to the shoulders. This trauma can be…
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Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, also called frozen shoulder, often affects people over the age of 40 – especially women. This condition causes pain and extreme stiffness in the shoulder, limiting your range of motion and making it almost impossible to move. As the condition is developing, a dull or aching pain is often felt around the upper…
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Top 5 Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is something that almost every person will experience at least once in life. You may not think about it when you are not in pain, but once it starts, you realize how much you rely on your shoulders. Your shoulders help you complete daily tasks big and small, whether at home or at…
Shoulder Pain: Causes and Treatments
What might be causing your shoulder pain can involve a lot of guesswork – that is, until you see an experienced and qualified orthopedic specialist. Even so, your doctor will likely require X-rays or an MRI before an accurate diagnosis can be made. Your shoulder is quite literally the most complex joint in your body….
