The acromioclavicular (AC) joint articulates the lateral end of the clavicle with the acromion as it projects anteriorly off the scapula. The AC joint provides stability and motion to the shoulder complex. It is a commonly injured shoulder joint, ranging Read More …
Month: September 2020
Glenohumeral Joint Instability – Causes, Symptom, Treatment
Glenohumeral Joint Instability encompasses both dislocation and subluxation events, and instability events commonly affect the general population. Approximately 1% to 2% of the general population will experience a glenohumeral dislocation in their lifetime.[rx] The young, active, athletic population is particularly susceptible to Read More …
Glenohumeral Instability – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Glenohumeral instability encompasses both dislocation and subluxation events, and instability events commonly affect the general population. Approximately 1% to 2% of the general population will experience a glenohumeral dislocation in their lifetime.[rx] The young, active, athletic population is particularly susceptible to shoulder Read More …
Shoulder Subluxation – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Shoulder subluxation is defined as partial or incomplete dislocation of the glenohumeral joint or translation between the humeral head and glenoid fossa while the humeral head is in contact with the glenoid fossa.[rx][rx] The weakness of rotator cuff muscles or Read More …
The Rotator Cuff – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Function
The Rotator Cuff is a group of muscles in the shoulder that allow a wide range of movement while maintaining the stability of the glenohumeral joint. The rotator cuff includes the following muscles[rx][rx][rx]: Subscapularis Infraspinatus Supraspinatus Teres minor A helpful Read More …
The Glenohumeral Joint – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Movement
The glenohumeral joint is structurally a ball-and-socket joint and functionally is considered a diarthrodial, multiaxial, joint. The glenohumeral articulation involves the humeral head with the glenoid cavity of the scapula, and it represents the major articulation of the shoulder girdle.[rx] The Read More …
Glenohumeral Joint – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
Glenohumeral Joint/The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a ball and socket joint with the most extensive range of motion in the human body. The muscles of the shoulder have a wide range of functions, including abduction, adduction, Read More …
The Shoulder Joint – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Function
The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a ball and socket joint with the most extensive range of motion in the human body. The muscles of the shoulder have a wide range of functions, including abduction, adduction, flexion, Read More …
Shoulder Joint – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a ball and socket joint with the most extensive range of motion in the human body. The muscles of the shoulder have a wide range of functions, including abduction, adduction, flexion, Read More …
The Shoulder – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
The shoulder is structurally and functionally complex as it is one of the most freely moveable areas in the human body due to the articulation at the glenohumeral joint. It contains the shoulder girdle, which connects the upper limb to Read More …
Radial Head Dislocation – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Radial Head Dislocation is uncommon. It most commonly presents as a partial dislocation or subluxation, also known as nursemaid’s elbow, seen in children. Complete radial head dislocation, although rare, is most commonly associated with high force injuries of the arm, Read More …
What Is Elbow Trauma? – What You Need To Know
What Is Elbow Trauma? /Elbow Trauma is a common entity in the acute care setting. In general, these injuries encompass a vast array of injury patterns from mild soft tissue injuries and contusions to complex osseoligamentous injury patterns and terrible Read More …