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The rotator cuff is a combination of four muscles and many tendons that form a covering around the top of the upper arm bone or humerus. These muscles cover the head of the humerus. The rotator cuff holds the humerus in position and allows the arm to rotate. Rotator cuff tear is a very common […]

The most common type of shoulder arthritis is Osteoarthritis it is also known as wear-and-tear arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage of the shoulder joint wears away over a period of time. When the protective surface of the cartilage is worn away by shoulder arthritis, bare bone gets exposed in the […]

Impingement syndrome, Subacromial bursitis, bicipital tendinitis and rotator cuff tendinitis, supraspinatus tendinitis These shoulder problems are related to each other and mostly occur in combination, with shoulder tendinitis leading to an impingement syndrome. If the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff or the bursa of the shoulder are injured, they become inflamed, and swollen. […]

The synovial membrane secretes a clear fluid called synovial fluid that lubricates joint surfaces and supplies nutrients to the cartilage. Sometimes this capsule becomes inflamed and a painful condition called synovitis occurs. Synovitis is associated with certain diseases that increase the infection inflammation. They include: Rheumatoid arthritis Lupus, an inflammatory disease that can be chronic […]

Frozen Shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis   Symptoms Stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Worsen over a period of time and then resolve, usually within a two-year period. Symptoms begin very slowly. Frozen shoulder develops slowly in three stages. Each of these stages can last a number of months. Painful stage: During […]

An injury to the part of the shoulder joint called the labrum is a slap tear. The socket of the shoulder joint being shallow is very unstable. The shallow socket of the shoulder joint has a cuff of cartilage called a labrum. This forms a cup so that the arm bone (humerus) can move within. […]

A shoulder dislocation (anterior, posterior and inferior) occurs when the top of the arm bone (humeral head) happens to slip out of the socket (glenoid). Forward or anterior dislocations occur when the humerus sits in front of the shoulder blade. Anterior dislocations are most common. However backward (posterior) and downward (inferior) shoulder dislocations can also […]

The humerus head or the ball can be fractured after an accident. It can be fractured in any age group. In the older age group, it is mostly due to osteoporosis. Symptoms The patient has pain and swelling in the shoulder. The movements of the arm are restricted. There may be bruising of the skin […]

Fortunately, most sports injuries can be treated effectively, and most people who suffer injuries can return to a satisfying level of physical activity after an injury. Even better, many sports injuries can be prevented if people take the proper precautions. Dr Abheek Kar is one the leading and few sports injury specialist in Kolkata, working […]