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Click through the list below to see some of the more common shoulder problems that Simon Moyes treats using arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.