Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Shoulder sprain
Shoulder sprain – Definition A shoulder sprain is stretching or partial tearing of the ligaments and capsule that support the…
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Shoulder instability
Shoulder instability – Definition Shoulder instability is a condition in which the upper-end of the humerus (the upper arm bone)…
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Rotator cuff injury
(Rotator Cuff Tear; Impingement Syndrome) Rotator cuff injury – Definition Rotator cuff injury may include tendinitis, strain, or tear of…
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Shoulder dislocation
(Dislocated Shoulder; Glenohumeral Dislocation) Shoulder dislocation – Definition A shoulder dislocation occurs when the head of the humerus (upper arm…
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Clavicle fracture
(Broken Collarbone) Clavicle fracture – Definition A clavicle fracture is a break in the clavicle bone (also called the collarbone).…
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