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  2. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder - Wikipedia

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    Adhesive capsulitis (AC), also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition associated with shoulder pain and stiffness. [1] It is a common shoulder ailment that is marked by pain and a loss of range of motion, particularly in external rotation. [3] There is a loss of the ability to move the shoulder, both voluntarily and by others, in multiple ...

  3. Proximal humerus fracture - Wikipedia

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    A proximal humerus fracture is a break of the upper part of the bone of the arm . [3] Symptoms include pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to move the shoulder. [1] Complications may include axillary nerve or axillary artery injury. [3] The cause is generally a fall onto the arm or direct trauma to the arm. [3]

  4. Shoulder problem - Wikipedia

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    A bone fracture of the shoulder involves a partial or total crack through one of the three bones in the shoulder, the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus. The break in a bone usually occurs as a result of an impact injury, such as a fall or blow to the shoulder. Fractures usually involve the clavicle or the neck (area below the ball) of the ...

  5. Humerus fracture - Wikipedia

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    A humerus fracture is a break of the humerus bone in the upper arm. [1] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and bruising. [1] There may be a decreased ability to move the arm and the person may present holding their elbow. [2] Complications may include injury to an artery or nerve, and compartment syndrome. [2]

  6. Injury of axillary nerve - Wikipedia

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    Injury of axillary nerve (axillary neuropathy) is a condition that can be associated with a surgical neck of the humerus fracture. It can also be associated with a dislocated shoulder [ 1 ] or with traction injury to the nerve, which may be caused by over-aggressive stretching or blunt trauma that does not result in fracture or dislocation. [ 2 ]

  7. Surgical neck of the humerus - Wikipedia

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    A fracture in this area is most likely to cause damage to the axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery. Damage to the axillary nerve affects function of the teres minor and deltoid muscles, resulting in loss of abduction of arm (from 15-90 degrees), weak flexion, extension, and rotation of shoulder as well as loss of sensation of ...

  8. Separated shoulder - Wikipedia

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    For type I and II treatment is usually with a sling and pain medications for a week or two. [2] In type III injuries surgery is generally only done if symptoms remain following treatment without surgery. [2] A separated shoulder is a common injury among those involved in sports, especially contact sports. [3]

  9. Humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of a dislocation or rotator cuff tear such as: Significant pain, which can sometimes be felt past the shoulder, along the arm. Inability to move the arm from its current position, particularly in positions with the arm reaching away from the body and with the top of the arm twisted toward the back. Numbness of the arm.