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The subcoracoid bursa or subcoracoid bursa of Collas is a synovial bursa located in the shoulder. It is located anterior to the subscapularis muscle and inferior to the coracoid process . Its function is to reduce friction between the coracobrachialis , subscapularis and short head of the biceps tendons , thus facilitating internal and external ...
Subacromial bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation which often presents a set of symptoms known as subacromial impingement. Arthrography of shoulder joint (with or without computed tomography) is performed by injecting contrast below and lateral to the coracoid process to outline the shoulder joint. Axillary pouch of the ...
transitional: active synovial disease, and loose bodies; late: loose bodies but no synovial disease; In the early stages of the disease it is often confused with tendinosis and/or arthritis. Once it reaches transitional the loose bodies become apparent with X-ray in greater than 70%
Increasing age, with the highest risk after ages 45 in men and 55 in women Being assigned male at birth Family history, especially having a genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia
Synovial osteochondromatosis (SOC) (synonyms include synovial chondromatosis, primary synovial chondromatosis, synovial chondrometaplasia) is a rare disease that creates a benign change or proliferation in the synovium or joint-lining tissue, which changes to form bone-forming cartilage.
It is essential older people wear appropriate footwear to reduce their fall risk. Footwear should fit properly and have non-skid, or non-slip, soles. This includes shoes and sneakers, but also ...
Motoric cognitive risk syndrome is a series of symptoms that suggest someone may be developing dementia. It’s characterized by slow walking and cognitive complaints, like trouble with memory and ...
The condition is more common in women than in men (70% of patients are women aged 40–60). People with diabetes, stroke, lung disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or heart disease are at a higher risk for frozen shoulder. Symptoms in people with diabetes may be more protracted than in the non-diabetic population. [31]