The Shoulder

You probably think of the shoulder as one joint, right? In reality, there are two joints in the area of the shoulder. One is located where the collarbone meets the tip of the shoulder bone. The other is at the junction of the upper arm bone and the shoulder blade.

The function and make-up of the shoulder, while amazing, also makes this musculoskeletal area susceptible to orthopaedic injuries. Some people may experience a shoulder problem after participating in a sport like swimming or tennis, while others can develop an issue completing simple tasks such as washing walls, hanging curtains or gardening.

OrthoMaryland provides patients with comprehensive, injury-specific treatments for shoulder concerns. Depending on your shoulder issue, care may be provided through our Center for Sports Medicine, an OrthoMaryland Center of Excellence. Our physicians have advanced specialty training, surgical and nonsurgical, in all types of shoulder conditions. They will address your situation carefully and conservatively with an overall goal of helping you resume an active, pain-free lifestyle.

For additional orthopaedic information about the shoulder, visit orthoinfo.aaos.org. This link takes you from our Web site to the information section of the Web site for the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).