Background Labral repair and biceps tenodesis are routine operations for superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) lesion of the shoulder, but evidence of their efficacy is lacking. We evaluated the ...

Objectives To elucidate the experiences and perceptions of people living with primary frozen shoulder and their priorities for treatment. Design Qualitative study design using semistructured ...

Background Different diagnostic imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography (US), MRI, MR arthrography (MRA) are commonly used for the characterisation of rotator cuff (RC) disorders. Since the most ...

Objective To assess the long term efficacy of arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) versus placebo surgery (diagnostic arthroscopy) and exercise therapy in patients with subacromial pain ...

Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS, is a board-certified orthopedist specializing in physical therapy and pediatric orthopedics. Shoulder and neck pain often coexist because the areas are interconnected. Pain ...

Imaging findings should be interpreted within the broader context of an individual's shoulder symptoms (1). While imaging is valuable in identifying specific structural pathologies, findings are often ...

Your infraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up your rotator cuff. It plays a part in the movement and stability of your shoulder joint. You put your shoulder muscles to the test in many ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

aDivision of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia bSchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Griffith University, ...

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. Overhead activity of the shoulder, ...