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This document will help you understand: 1) what the AC joint is and how it works, and 2) how you can relieve the pain and movement difficulties this condition causes.

A shoulder separation is a fairly common injury, especially in an athletic population. A shoulder separation is actually a dislocation of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, the joint between the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone). Some people mistake this for a shoulder dislocation, and vice versa. This is a very different injury than a shoulder dislocation. Let's look at what structures are involved in this injury.

Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is a painful condition which results in a severe loss of motion in the shoulder. It may follow an injury to the shoulder, but may also arise gradually with no warning or injury

This document will help you understand: 1) what happens in your shoulder when you have impingement syndrome, 2) what tests your doctor will run to diagnose this condition, 3) how you can relieve your symptoms.

This document will help you understand: 1) where and what the labrum is, 2) what tests your doctor will run to diagnose the problem, and 3) what you can do to relieve your pain.

This document will help you understand: 1) what the rotator cuff is, 2) how it can become torn, and 3) what treatments are available for a torn rotator cuff.

This document will help you understand: 1) what the shoulder looks like, 2) what causes shoulder instability, 3) what you and your doctor can do about it.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition affecting the shoulder, arm, and hand. This condition is a very frustrating problem - both for the patient and for the physician. It is extremely difficult to prove that the diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is correct, because there is no test that has a high degree of accuracy in showing the problem.

SCOI Presents The AC Joint

Adhesive Capsulitis

AAOS Online Service Fact SheetArthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Thermal Capsulorrhaphy

SCOI Presents Biceps Tendon FAQs

AAOS Online Service Fact SheetBroken Collarbone

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SCOI Presents Calcium Deposits Around the Shoulder