What is shortness of breath? When you are short of breath, you may feel like you can’t get enough air or your chest may feel tight. Sometimes the feeling is worse when you are physically active or when you lie down flat. You may have other symptoms such as a cough, chest pains or a …
What is Shoulder Arthroscopy Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgery to examine the inside of the shoulder joint to diagnose and repair any damage. This surgery may be used to: Repair a torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones to each other. Repair a tear in the cartilage that lines the rim of the shoulder …
What is Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder dislocation happens when your upper arm bone moves out of its normal place in your shoulder joint. Your shoulder joint is made up of 3 bones: The upper arm bone (humerus). The shoulder blade (scapula). The collarbone (clavicle). Follow these instructions at home: If you have a splint or sling: …
What is Shoulder Dystocia Shoulder dystocia is when a baby’s shoulders get stuck on the mother’s pubic bone after the head is delivered during labor. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency. It can cause serious injury to both the baby and the mother. Who is at risk for shoulder dystocia? This condition is more likely …
What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder impingement syndrome is a condition that causes pain when connective tissues (tendons) surrounding the shoulder joint become pinched. These tendons are part of the group of muscles and tissues that help to stabilize the shoulder (rotator cuff). Beneath the rotator cuff is a fluid-filled sac (bursa) that allows the …
What is shoulder instability? Shoulder instability is what doctors say you have when your shoulder goes a little out of place or feels like it might. “Instability” means that the shoulder bones aren’t stable–they aren’t held together as tightly as they should be. Symptoms What are the signs of shoulder instability? The main sign is …
What is Shoulder Joint Replacement Shoulder joint replacement is surgery to replace damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial parts (prostheses). Two parts may be used to replace this joint: The humeral component replaces the head of the upper arm bone (humerus). This is a rounded ball that is attached to a stem that …