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Shoulder
Term Also Known As Description
AC joint sprain   An AC joint sprain results when tissue that connects the upper point of the shoulder blade with the collar bone is overstretched or torn.
biceps tendonitis inflammation of the long head of the biceps Biceps tendonitis happens when the long tendon attached to the shoulder end of the biceps muscle swells.
dislocated shoulder   A dislocated shoulder occurs when the top of the arm bone is disconnected from the shoulder blade.
fracture of the clavicle   A fracture of the clavicle is a partial or complete crack or break in the "collar" bone that connects the shoulder blade and the breastbone.
glenohumeral instability or subluxation   Glenohumeral instability or subluxation is partial dislocation or misalignment of the shoulder bones.
glenoid labrum injury   A glenoid labrum injury is damage to the cartilage that lines the area of the shoulder where the top of the arm bone is.
inflammation of muscle attachments to the clavicle   Inflammation of muscle attachments to the clavicle is swelling of muscles where they connect to the bone between the neck and shoulder.
impingement syndrome   Impingement syndrome results from abnormal pressure or entrapment between the top of the upper arm bone and soft tissue in the shoulder.
inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon   Inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon occurs when there is swelling of the tendon attaching the supraspinatus muscle to the shoulder joint.
inflammation of the subscapularis tendon   Inflammation of the subscapularis tendon happens when there is swelling of the tendon attaching the subscapularis muscle of the rotator cuff to the shoulder joint.
pectoralis major muscle strain   Pectoralis major muscle strain occurs when the upper chest muscle is overstretched or torn.
pectoralis major tendon strain   Pectoralis major tendon strain develops when the cord-like tissue that connects the upper chest muscle with the upper arm bone is overstretched or torn.
pectoralis major tendon inflammation   Pectoralis major tendon inflammation happens when the cord-like tissue that connects the upper chest muscle with the upper arm bone swells.
referred shoulder pain   Referred shoulder pain occurs when a sensation of physical distress or injury is noticed in the joint between the neck and the arm, which is not where the original sensation began.
rotator cuff strain   A rotator cuff strain develops when one or more of the muscles or tendons in the shoulder overstretch or tear.
rupture of the supraspinatus tendon   Rupture of the supraspinatus tendon happens when there is a tear or break of the cord-like tissue attaching the supraspinatus muscle to the shoulder joint.
rupture of the long head of the biceps   Rupture of the long head of the biceps happens when there is a tear or break in the long tendon attached to the shoulder end of the biceps muscle.
subacromial bursitis   Subacromial bursitis is irritation and inflammation of the fluid-filled cushioning sac under the shoulder's acromium bone.

Less Common Shoulder Pain and Injuries
Term Also Known As Description
deltoid muscle strain (front)   A front deltoid muscle strain occurs when the chest side of the biggest shoulder muscle is overstretched or torn.
deltoid muscle strain (back)   A back deltoid muscle strain occurs when the back side of the biggest shoulder muscle is overstretched or torn.
dislocation of the sterno-clavicular joint   Dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint happens when there is misalignment or displacement between the collarbone and the breastbone.
fracture of the neck of the humerus   A fracture of the neck of the humerus is a partial or complete crack or break in either end of the upper arm bone.
adhesive capsulitis frozen shoulder Adhesive capsulitis is chronic restriction or inability of the shoulder to move around as it should be able to because of inflammation or scarring.
winged scapula   A winged scapula happens when a certain rib cage muscle loses its ability to connect the shoulder blade to the rib cage.
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