Rotator cuff is the group of tendons in the shoulder joint providing support and enabling wider range of motion. Major injury to these tendons may result in tear of these tendons and the condition is called as rotator cuff tear.
Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocations of the shoulder joint.
The shoulder is a highly movable body joint that allows various movements of the arm.It is a ball and socket joint, where the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) articulates with the socket of the scapula (shoulder blade) called the glenoid.
Ultrasound utilizes sound waves to produce images of the body. A transducer is placed on the skin, which generates high frequency sound. The sound penetrates the body and is returned as echoes at the interface of anatomic structures or areas of pathology.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems. Shoulder arthroscopy is performed using a pencil-sized instrument called an Arthroscope.
Dr Re is a Shoulder Specialist-Orthopedic Surgeon whose practice focuses on treatment of routine and complex shoulder injuries In office treatment includes Diagnostic Ultrasound Evaluations