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Common Shoulder Injury Problems

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There is a good chance that you will either suffer from shoulder pain at some point in your life, or you will know someone that does. Because of how common shoulder complaint is amongst the population, there is a vast amount that can be done for these types of injuries and ailments. Choosing to consult with an Orthopedic Surgeon is the most appropriate course of action when seeking treatment for your shoulder injury.

One of the most common conditions that an Orthopedic surgeon will diagnose and treat is the frozen shoulder or Adhesive Capulitis. This is where the joint becomes sore to use and is very stiff. Many patients that are diagnosed by an Orthopedic surgeon for this condition choose to include physical therapy as part of their treatment options. Seeking the initial diagnosis from an Orthopedic doctor is highly recommended.

Another common ailment is tendonitis concerning the rotator cuff and this is also called Bursitis. This happens when there is a tear in the rotator cuff and the tendons become separated from the bone.

SLAP lesions or labral tears are also a very common injury that present to Orthopedic surgeons. Because labral tears can come in many varying degrees of intensity, there are many different treatment options available to the patient for treatment. The SLAP lesion is one of the most popular labral tears, however. This is seen mostly as a throwing injury from athletes. SLAP ( Superior Labral Anterior Posterior) occurs when the labrum or cartilage around the shoulder socket tears. Treatment can commence after being diagnosed by an Orthopedic surgeon.

Leaving any injury for too long can not only exacerbate the injury but it can also in some cases reduce the treatment options for the ailment. From the moment that you experience pain in the joint you should seek an appointment with an Orthopedic surgeon in order to have the condition properly diagnosed in order for treatment options to commence.

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