Background The shoulder is an important joint for many of the activities of your upper extremity. Pain free motion of the shoulder is key in allowing us to move our arm, elbow, and hand freely in all directions to accomplish day-to-day needs. Unfortunately as with any joint, shoulders are also susceptible to cartilage wear […]
Background The shoulder joint is a complex structure, referred to as a ball in socket joint, composed of the proximal (upper end) of the humerus and the glenoid cup of the scapula. The main advantage of the shoulder is the wide range of motion it provides. Within and surrounding the joint are multiple ligaments, tendons […]
