What is shoulder instability?

What is shoulder instability?

The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. Also known as the glenohumeral joint, it is a ball and socket joint made up of the humerus (arm bone) and the glenoid cavity (fossa) of the scapula (shoulder blade). It is one of the most mobile...
Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator Cuff Tear

What is the rotator cuff? The shoulder, as we know from our shoulder instability blog, is a large, complex joint! It is a ball and socket joint made up of the humerus (arm bone) and the glenoid cavity (fossa) of the scapula (shoulder blade). The rotator cuff is made...
Osteochondral (Cartilage) Defect

Osteochondral (Cartilage) Defect

What is a cartilage injury or defect? Cartilage lines the end of our bones and an osteochondral defect refers to a focal area of damage that involves the cartilage and also the underlying bone. The cause of these defects are unclear. Some can be a result of an injury...