In middle-aged patients, the rotator cuff is frequently torn along with a dislocation. With each dislocation the front portion of the cup (glenoid) gets eroded and a defect develops in the back portion of the ball (head of humerus) - Hill Sach’s defect. With repeated dislocations, the joint also sustains wear and tear(Osteoarthritis).

Unless there is serious trauma associated with the pain, rehabilitation (consisting of motion and strengthening exercises) is often a starting point along with anti-inflammatory medications. If your surgeon is concerned about the possibility of requiring surgery, additional tests may be ordered to assess the injury and determine appropriate care.

The tennis game demands a lot from the shoulder. Several research studies have indicated a relationship between the loss of shoulder internal rotation flexibility and the number of years a player has competed. This loss of shoulder flexibility appears to get worse with longer periods of play. Building strength in the rotator cuffs while improving shoulder flexibility can reduce injuries

Shoulder instability often comes from either a large traumatic event or many small (repetitive) traumatic events. For instance, a pitcher who throws for years can, over time, stretch out the shoulder capsule and cause instability. A tackle in football can cause the shoulder to traumatically dislocate. Some people are born with “loose collagen” and these patients can develop the pain of instability through simply activities of daily life.

Don't know and wouldn't attempt a diagnosis. You have a type two acromion. If your doc didn't explain the different types try this website. It explains different types of impingement including those that are caused by type two and three acromions. I've got a shredded shoulder and one that's just a bit worn out. The worn out shoulder has been responding pretty well to rc exercises. I know for a fact I have a little bone on bone in that one.

Unfortunately, they do occur, although typically they involve bruises from wayward balls, twisted ankles or knees, or perhaps a bit of blood from a ball that eludes a glove. Captains should think about arranging for a simple first-aid kit with an ice pack and some gauze or an ace wrap, and there is a phone at the fields that connects directly to campus security in case a more serious injury occurs.

The shoulder is made up of the bones of the shoulder blade (scapula), the upper arm (humerus) and the collarbone (clavicle). They are surrounded by a bundle of muscle tendons called the rotator cuff. This cuff connects the humerus to the scapula allowing movement of the arm at the shoulder joint and keeping the humerus tightly hold in the socket of the shoulder (glenoid).

It is very important that you move your shoulder right after a manipulation or surgical debridement. This may involve physical therapy and a rigorous stretching/strengthening home program.

Shoulder surgery may be an option you may need to consider if you have a hard time rotating your shoulder in every direction, lack strength to carry out normal daily activities, or the shoulder feels like it could pop out of the socket at any moment. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery could be done to treat rotator cuff tears, depending on the size, depth, and location of the tear.

The official diagnosis was Chronic Tendonitis and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. When I was a competitive swimmer in high school, there was a lot of repetitive overhead motion involved. I was a swimmer for many, many years and would often train for more than 4 hours per day, 6 days per week. My troubles started then, and my recent heavy weight lifting activities combined with age caused the problem to re-surface and worsen. Back to index

Open surgery: Many surgical techniques used in the past to treat the disorder, did not address the specific pathology. These techniques were called non-anatomic procedures. Though many had good success, they resulted in movement restriction, too much joint tightnening and wear and tear. Open surgery to fix the detached labrum from the glenoid is called Bankart repair. It is a successful procedure and any looseness of the capsule can be addressed.