Most shoulder problems involve the shoulder's soft tissues: the tendons (def.), ligaments (def.) or muscles (def.). The bones also can be affected.

Your doctor will help diagnose your problem and work with you to develop a treatment plan. You do not have to live with shoulder pain or a lack of shoulder mobility and strength.

Many shoulder problems are interrelated. For example, tendinitis may be related to a torn rotator cuff. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) may be related to bursitis. Learn more about common shoulder problems:

• Arthritis
• Dislocation/Instability (includes Bankart Tear and SLAP Lesion)
• Fractures
• Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Sports Injuries
• Synovitis
• Tendinitis, Bursitis and Impingement Syndrome
• Torn Rotator Cuff

• ABOUT THE SHOULDER
• COMMON PROBLEMS
  • Arthritis
  • Dislocation/Instability
  • Fractures
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Sports Injuries
  • Synovitis
  • Tendinitis, Bursitis and Impingement Syndrome
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
• TREATMENT OPTIONS
• TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR
• PATIENT STORIES
• OTHER RESOURCES
• FIND AN ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST

Patient Story

"I'd given up so much — the things I loved and the things I needed to do."