{"id":1267,"date":"2017-12-31T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2023-04-20T05:59:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T05:59:19","slug":"common-shoulder-injuries-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/orthopedics\/common-shoulder-injuries-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Shoulder Injuries – Causes and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"common<\/p>\n

Do you have a stiff shoulder?
\nDo you have intense pain when reaching out to pick up something?
\nAre you unable to carry on with your daily activities?<\/p>\n

If you have answered YES to any one of the questions, then you must see a doctor to get yourself treated for a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n

Shoulder injuries mostly affect muscles, tendons and ligaments and usually not the bone.<\/p>\n

Shoulder dislocation<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Shoulder
\nCauses of Shoulder Dislocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Sports injuries<\/a>
\n\u2022 Can occur during an accident or fall<\/p>\n

Treatment for Shoulder Dislocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Minor trauma \u2013 if shoulder pops out, should be pushed back in immediately
\n\u2022 If it occurs often, muscles get stretched and surgery may be recommended<\/p>\n

Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries (ACJ injuries)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"ACJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Causes of ACJ injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Sprains due to repeated falls on shoulder
\n\u2022 Dislocations due to over extension<\/p>\n

Treatment for ACJ injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Pain medications and injections
\n\u2022 Physiotherapy
\n\u2022 Surgical removal of joint (Chronic pain)<\/p>\n

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Causes of Rotator Cuff Tendinitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Due to repeated use of arm overhead
\n\u2022 Causes bony spurs that trap rotator cuff tendons<\/p>\n

Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Steroid injections
\n\u2022 Physiotherapy<\/a>
\n\u2022 Surgery of subacromial bursa with removal of the bony spur<\/p>\n

Rotator Cuff Tears<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Rotator
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n

Causes of Rotator Cuff Tears<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Tears caused by sports injury
\n\u2022 Gradual degeneration of muscle related to aging<\/p>\n

Treatment <\/strong>of Rotator Cuff Tears<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Early ultrasound scanning helps detect it
\n\u2022 Tears can be surgically repaired by keyhole surgery<\/p>\n

Thrower’s Shoulder<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Due to repetitive overhead throwing
\n\u2022 Causes abnormal gliding of shoulder joint
\n\u2022 Leads to abnormal wear of the labrum<\/p>\n

Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Stretching exercises
\n\u2022 Cortisone injections for pain management
\n\u2022 May be advised to refrain from sports till healed<\/p>\n

SLAP Lesions (Superior Labral Antero-Posterior)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"SLAP
\n<\/strong>Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Overhead throwing
\n\u2022 Heavy lifting
\n\u2022 Tackle sports<\/p>\n

Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Pain medication and rest
\n\u2022 If pain persists, surgery(keyhole) may be the only option<\/p>\n

Labral Tears<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Labral
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Caused by falls
\n\u2022 Direct blow to shoulder
\n\u2022 Throwing and pulling injury<\/p>\n

Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Diagnosed with MR Arthrograms (MR scan with special dye injected into the shoulder joint)
\n\u2022 Keyhole surgery<\/a> (arthroscopy) is the best option<\/p>\n