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According to Dr. Mark DiLella, an OrthoIndy sports medicine specialist, a shoulder dislocation is a complete separation of the ball (humerus) and cup (glenoid) joint surfaces.

The most flexible joint in the entire human body is the shoulder joint.

After you experience a patellar dislocation for the first time, some patients will experience another dislocation(s) depending on their specific issue.

Olympic hopeful Piper Kelly dislocated her shoulder many, many, many times while climbing.

Shoulder pain encompasses a range of symptoms that can significantly affect daily activities. Understanding these symptoms is crucial for exact diagnosis and effective treatment. Let’s explore the common symptoms associated…

Introduction  Shoulder pain is a common complaint that can significantly impact a person’s daily life. Whether it arises suddenly or develops gradually, diagnosing the underlying cause of shoulder pain is…

Olympic hopeful Piper Kelly dislocated her shoulder many, many, many times while climbing.

A torn UCL is common to baseball pitchers but can happen to anyone who bends their elbow often. Learn the signs and treatments to repair a UCL tear.

A spinal fracture is a serious injury and should be treated immediately. A rotation fracture happens when you move or bend from side to side too far, causing your vertebrae to fracture.

Sometimes sports can get rough, and when your shoulder falls completely out of place, it is called a complete shoulder dislocation. But sometimes, your shoulder is only partially knocked out of place, which is called a partial shoulder dislocation or a shoulder subluxation.

Chronic knee pain was nothing new for Hillary Carnall. But when she found out surgery could cure her pain for good, everything changed.

Dr. Michael Thieken, OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, discusses the most common snowboarding injuries and how to prevent them.