Shoulder conditions and treatments
Hover over the picture of the shoulder and click on the shaded area which represents symptoms. Possible related conditions will then be seen on the right of the picture. Click on relevant link to find out more.
Click to find out about symptons and ailments concerning the area on the top of the shoulder
Click to find out about symptons and ailments concerning the area on the side of the shoulder and upper arm
Click to find out about symptons and ailments concerning the area in front of the shoulder
- Area on the top of the shoulder:
- Pain after injury:
AC joint injury
Labral injury (SLAP)
Fracture
- Pain with no injury:
AC joint arthritis
Impingement syndrome
- Swelling:
Lumps, cysts and other swellings in the upper limb
- Area on the side of the shoulder and upper arm:
- Pain after injury:
Impingement syndrome
Rotator cuff tear
Fracture
- Pain with no injury:
Impingement syndrome
Degenerative rotator cuff tear
- Unable to lift arm:
Rotator cuff tear
- Stiffness with or without after injury:
Frozen shoulder
- Pain, Tingling or numbness:
Cervical spondylosis
- Swelling:
Lumps, cysts and other swellings in the upper limb
- Area in front of the shoulder:
- Pain after injury:
Partial shoulder dislocation
Labral injury
- Pain with no injury:
Tendonitis (Biceps)
- Pain with a grating sensation:
Shoulder arthritis (glenohumeral)
- Pain with stiffness:
Frozen shoulder
- Swelling:
Lumps, cysts and other swellings in the upper limb
