Rotator Cuff Problems

Shoulder pain in the active patient can be due to many causes.  Two general categories of shoulder problems are overuse and degeneration (wear-and-tear).  Depending on age, function, severity, and patient expectations, a plan of treatment can be outlined by the orthopedist and the patient.  Most overuse-type shoulder problems are caused by tendonitis.  Most-commonly, the rotator cuff is involved, though the …

Shoulder Pain: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

Shoulder pain can develop after an injury, overuse, or from degenerative changes.  It is often difficult to relate the onset of shoulder pain to a particular event which makes diagnosis of the problem more difficult.  The key in relieving shoulder pain is prompt diagnosis and treatment. Most traumatic shoulder injuries in the elderly can be classified into two groups:  fractures …