Scientists are continually looking at new treatments for shoulder arthritis, particularly those that are less invasive. This includes stem cell therapy and cooled radiofrequency ablation. Arthritis ...

Physical therapy and medications are often the first treatment for shoulder injuries. However, shoulder surgery is also an option to repair joints, rotator cuffs, or dislocations, to name a few. The ...

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...

I first noticed pain in my left shoulder when I was eight months pregnant. I was 25 and had just taken a leisurely stroll with my toddler. Nothing had happened — no injury or event. The muscles just ...

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal a more serious problem, experts warn. While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic ...

Nearly a whopping 67 percent of people will experience shoulder pain or discomfort at some point in their life, according to one study available at the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

Shoulder impingements are common injuries that can take between a few weeks to 6 months to heal. In people with severe cases, this time can increase to a year. Shoulder impingement syndrome, also ...