Shoulder

The most common cause of a proximal humerus fracture is a fall on an outstretched arm. Surgery isn’t always necessary but it does allow for a better return to function.

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults; however, not all rotator cuff tears require surgery and recovery might not take as long as you thought.

Shoulder impingement syndrome, also known as rotator cuff tendinitis can be a common cause of pain in the shoulder.

A shoulder separation is not actually an injury to the shoulder joint and surgery isn’t always necessary.

Both competitive and recreational swimmers practice and compete year-round. While the benefits of swimming certainly outweigh the risks, there is still a possibility a swimmer may suffer an injury.

Sports that require repetitive lifting or overhead activities, such as baseball, tennis, rowing and weightlifting are especially prone to rotator cuff tears.

After her shoulder surgery, Noel was quick to bounce back. With physical therapy and encouragement from Dr. Kollias, Noel experienced very little pain.

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.

At the beginning of drag racing season in 2013 Janice started to experience pain radiating down her right arm from her shoulder.

For a lot of Indiana residents, summer time means spending time outdoors at the lake. With all the fun, sometimes it’s hard to remember to stay safe.

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

Dr. Jeffery Soldatis answers common questions about shoulder pain and how it’s treated.