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Shoulder impingement is the rubbing of a prominent acromion onto the rotator cuff. It commonly manifests as pain with overhead motion.This condition is most commonly treated with physical therapy, injections and NSAIDs. If these therapies fail, in rare cases it may require surgical decompression.

This condition involves repeated dislocation the humeral head out of its normal location in the glenoid and either slips back or must be put back in its native position to match the socket. It is initially treated by physical therapy but patients with recurrent dislocations and younger active patients

A labral tear results when there is injury to the cartilaginous ring that surrounds the glenoid. This cartilage acts as a bumper to stabilize the humeral head in the center of the glenoid and prevent subluxation or dislocation. It can be torn with traumatic dislocations or with overuse injuries such

The labrum, an O-ring type structure made of fibrocartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket (acetabulum) can tear from wear and tear over the years, trauma, or bone spurs. Most patients complain of groin pain with walking or twisting, or catching sensations. The usual work-up consists of a history,

A knee sprain refers to a ligamentous injury of the knee. Most of the time, this injury is sports related resulting from a twist or a direct blow. The end result of the trauma is either a stretched ligaments(s), a partially or completely torn ligament(s). Pain, swelling, and a sense of instability while