Shoulder Pain, Procedures, Treatments

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that allows a wide range of movement. Because it is composed of several key structures such as tendons, cartilage and bone, the shoulder can be affected by a variety of conditions. Shoulder pain may include:

• Pain with movement
• Inability to lift the arm overhead
• Night pain, especially with trying to lay on the affected shoulder 
• Weakness of the shoulder muscles

Shoulder pain is common among older adults. Causes include arthritis, rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, impingement, and bursitis. 

Common shoulder ailments

• Should arthritis
• Bursitis or tendonitis
• Instability of the shoulder (dislocations)
• Rotator cuff tears

Common should treatments

• Cortisone injection
• Arthroscopy procedures
• Joint replacement