Hand and Upper Extremity Services

Shoulder Conditions

In addition to more universal concerns such as fracture, dislocation, injury and arthritis, conditions we treat that are specific to the shoulder include:

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Bicep injury – damage to the muscle at the front of the upper arm or to the tendons surrounding it; may include tendonitis and tears from overuse or trauma
Banchardt lesion – a type of labral tear (see below) that occurs in conjunction with a shoulder dislocation
Brachial plexus injury – stretching, tearing or other trauma to the brachial plexus, which refers to the network of nerves that control the muscles and sensations from the shoulder to the fingers. The most common brachial plexus injuries occur at birth during delivery, but they can also be caused by accidents, sports injuries, falls and severe over-extension of the arm. Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin is one of the few facilities in the country to evaluate and treat this condition. Learn more about the Brachial Plexus Clinic.
Labral tear – a tear in the cuff of cartilage (labrum) surrounding the shoulder joint
Rotator cuff tear and injury – damage or irritation to the muscles and tendons in the shoulder which connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade and provide range of motion. Injuries may be the result of falling, lifting and repetitive activities, especially overhead motions, such as throwing a ball or placing items on overhead shelves. Learn more about rotator cuff repair.
Shoulder arthritis – various types of arthritis can affect the shoulder, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff arhropathy and avascular necrosis. These conditions can lead to the need for shoulder replacement surgery.
Shoulder dislocation
Sprengel’s deformity – a rare and complex congenital problem in which the shoulder blade is displaced upward, causing a lump in the back at the base of the neck and potentially limiting arm movement on the affected side. Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin is one of the few facilities in the Midwest to specialize in the treatment of Sprengel’s deformity.
Shoulder fractures