However, with the current biomechanical and clinical evidence, I do not believe the biceps tendon is necessary for normal shoulder function in most cases. Nikhil N. Verma Melissa L. Carpenter ...

while the “long head” travels in front of the shoulder between the rotator cuff tendons and into the shoulder joint, attaching on the superior labrum, which is a ring of fibrocartilage around the edge ...

This is called the reverse total shoulder and is the solution for those with arthritis and a poor quality rotator cuff. Near-full recovery takes about three months, partly because of a tendon that ...

Your provider may perform shoulder-specific tests to determine which structures in your shoulder joint are causing your pain. In some cases, additional imaging might be required to help rule out ...

The peroneal tendons are the tendons that connect the muscles of the outer side of the lower leg to the foot. These tendons may be affected by inflammation (tendonitis) or tears. Learn more about ...

The scapulae attach to the top of the arm at the shoulder joint and the clavicle, at the acromioclavicular joint. A complex series of muscles, tendons, and ligaments surround the scapulae and ...

Penn Highlands Healthcare welcomes certified physician assistant Madison Hill, PA-C, to its medical staff. Hill joins the ...

A rotator cuff repair is a procedure in which torn tendons and/or muscles surrounding the shoulder are surgically fixed. Rotator cuff tears can cause pain and weakness. Sometimes these tears can ...

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No matter the cause, shoulder pain is uncomfortable—and when paired with an unsupportive mattress, it can lead to disruptions in your sleep and lower quality rest. Fortunately, choosing the ...