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This section of the Shoulder Arthroscopy site is designed for patients to gain a better understanding of shoulder conditions. Written in plain English and with the accompaniment of a Glossary, this section of the website should provide detailed and yet easily understandable information relating to common problems of the shoulder.

Click through the list on the left to see some of the more common shoulder problems that Simon Moyes, Omar Haddo and Giuseppe Sforza treat using arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery.

Refer to the Glossary for a concise explanation of all medical terms.

Supraspinatus Tendinitis

The supraspinatus tendon connects the shoulder blade to the humerus bone, and is part of the ‘Rotator Cuff ’ muscle group. Supraspinatus tendinitis is the inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon, and can be caused by trauma, overuse or repetitive strain.

Impingement Syndrome

Impingement means ‘catching’ or ‘rubbing’. In this case the impingement of the tendons of the rotator cuff against other structures within the shoulder, such as the subacromial space, under the arch of the acromion (shoulder blade).

ACJ Osteoarthritis

ACJ is the short name for the acromio-clavicular joint. This is the joint where the clavicle (collar bone) meets the top of the acromion (shoulder blade). This joint is held in place by ligaments and a capsule - a sleeve of fibrous tissue that encircles the joint.

Rotator Cuff Tear

The rotator cuff consists of a group of four muscles and tendons, (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis) which stabilise the ball and socket joint, enabling lifting and rotation of the shoulder.

Shoulder Instability

Instability in the shoulder can be the result of repeated dislocation or subluxation of the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint). The shoulder may dislocate when the labrum and/or the capsule ligaments tear or become damaged.

ACJ Instability/Dislocation

The clavicle (collar bone) has powerful muscles attached to it that constantly apply an upward force on it. In order to maintain the AC joint in place, these forces are opposed by strong ligaments and a capsule.

Glenohumeral Arthritis

Glenohumeral arthritis is a degenerative condition affecting the glenohumeral cartilage of the shoulder. Both joints in the shoulder (the glenohumeral and the AC joint) can be affected by arthritis and share common symptoms.

Frozen Shoulder

This is a common condition referring specifically to loss of global range of movement of the shoulder. It is also called “adhesive capsulitis”.

Biceps Tendonitis

The biceps muscle in the arm has 2 tendons at its origin and one tendon for insertion.

SLAP (superior labrum anterior posterior) Lesions

The socket (glenoid) in the shoulder has a rim of cartilage (labrum) which acts to enhance the stability of the joint (chock block) and for attachment of other structures (ligaments and tendons).