Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the point where the clavicle (collar bone) meets the acromion (shoulder blade). Injury to the ligaments that support this joint and connect these two bones is referred to as Acromioclavicular Joint Separation. The two main ligaments...
Understanding the Many Options for Shoulder Arthritis

Understanding the Many Options for Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is one of the most frequent causes of shoulder pain that we see at OrthoTexas.  Although there are multiple cause of shoulder arthritis, “wear-and-tear” over time is by far the most common reason for shoulder arthritis.  Other causes, include after...
Proximal Humerus Fracture

Proximal Humerus Fracture

Proximal Humerus Fracture is a common type of injury of the shoulder joint that is prevalent in the elderly people. It is essentially a broken or cracked shoulder bone. This joint is made up of the shoulder blade (scapula), upper part of the humerus and the collar...
Subacromial Bursitis

Subacromial Bursitis

The shoulder joint comprises of bones and several soft tissue structures like tendons, muscles, ligaments and bursa. Small sac like fluid-filled structures which protect the shoulder bones are called bursae. Subacromial Bursitis is characterized by the inflammation of...

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