Dr. Aldo IzaguirreDr. Aldo IzaguirreThe shoulder is one of the body's most mobile jointsessential for everyday movements like lifting, pushing, and twisting. However, its complexity makes it prone to injuries and conditions that can limit its functionality.
A painful shoulder condition that presents as intense pain and, in later stages, can lead to shoulder stiffness.
Injury to the tendons that coordinate shoulder movement. It primarily presents as nighttime pain and difficulty raising the arm.
Inflammation of the long head of the biceps muscle that causes pain and difficulty raising the arm; it is often confused with a rotator cuff injury.
Rupture of the articular portion of the biceps, characterized by a Popeye-shaped deformity in the arm
An injury to the shoulder caused by excessive force that pulls the arm out of its socket. When it occurs two or more times, it requires surgical treatment.
A group of shoulder conditions that cause pain when raising the arm and pain at night
A degenerative condition of the articular cartilage that causes shoulder pain, inflammation, and stiffness
