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What Is a Shoulder Separation?
A shoulder separation is an injury to the ligaments that hold the collarbone (clavicle) to the shoulder blade (scapula) that results in a disruption or weakening of this attachment.

Fractured Clavicle - Collarbone - Shoulder Fracture
A shoulder fracture usually involves the clavicle or the neck (area below the ball) of the humerus.

Shoulder Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome
These conditions are closely related and may occur alone or in combination.

Shoulder Saving Tips
Shoulder Injuries and Prevention Tips

Shoulder Dislocation
The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated major joint of the body.

Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis symptoms include pain, particularly over the AC joint, and a decrease in shoulder motion.

Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Movement of the shoulder is severely restricted with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).

Shoulder Anatomy and Physiology
Descriptions of the structures of the shoulder joint including muscles and tendons of the shoulder.

Shoulder Injuries Overview
Shoulder Injuries Overview

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