Shoulder problems
Shoulder Problems
Shoulder problems are medical conditions that affect the shoulder, the most mobile joint in the human body. They can cause pain, stiffness, and a reduced range of motion, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks.
Pronunciation
- Shoulder: /ˈʃoʊl.dər/
- Problems: /ˈprɑː.bləmz/
Etymology
The term "shoulder" comes from the Old English "sculdor," meaning shoulder. "Problem" comes from the Late Latin "problema," which is from the Greek "problema" meaning "an obstacle."
Types of Shoulder Problems
There are several types of shoulder problems, including:
- Rotator cuff tear: This is a tear in the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint.
- Frozen shoulder: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint.
- Shoulder impingement: This occurs when the top of the shoulder blade puts pressure on the underlying soft tissues when the arm is lifted away from the body.
- Shoulder dislocation: This is when the upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that's part of the shoulder blade.
- Shoulder bursitis: This is inflammation of the bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction in the shoulder joint.
Related Terms
- Joint: A place in the body where two bones are connected.
- Tendon: A flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
- Muscle: A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shoulder problems
- Wikipedia's article - Shoulder problems
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