What is a Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral ligament (HAGL)? Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL) is a rare injury that occurs in the shoulder joint. It is a type of Bankart lesion, which refers to any injury to the labrum (a ring of fibrous cartilage) or ligaments in the shoulder joint. HAGL occurs…
What is Bankart lesion? Bankart lesions are injuries of the anteroinferior part of the glenoid labral complex and are often seen in connection with a Hill-Sachs lesion. This injury is an ordinary complication of anterior shoulder dislocation and/or repeated anterior shoulder subluxations. The connective tissue band close to the glenoid labrum in the shoulder joint…
Introduction Spinal subluxation is a condition that occurs when one or more of the vertebrae in the spine become misaligned or move out of their normal position. This can cause pressure on the nerves and interfere with the normal functioning of the body. While chiropractors and some other healthcare providers believe in the concept of…
What is a Hill Sachs Lesion? A Hill-Sachs lesion is a fracture or lesion in the long bone in the humerus (upper arm bone) that connects to the body at the shoulder. A doctor might have discovered this condition if a person has experienced a dislocated shoulder. In this case, the humerus bone slips out…
Introduction An infraspinatus tendon tear is a common injury that can occur in the shoulder. The infraspinatus tendon is one of the four rotator cuff tendons that help stabilize and move the shoulder joint. An infraspinatus tendon tear can be caused by a traumatic injury, such as a fall or direct blow to the shoulder,…
What is rotator cuff muscle strain? Where is the rotator cuff muscle located? Anatomy The acronym SITS may help you remember these four muscles: Rotator cuff muscle strain classification What causes rotator cuff muscle strain? Symptoms of rotator cuff muscle strain Rotator cuff muscle strain sing and symptoms at the time of injury will involve:…
What is a Rotator cuff tear? A rotator cuff tear occurs when one or more of these tendons become damaged or completely torn. This can cause pain, weakness, and a limited range of motion in the affected arm. Rotator cuff tears can be caused by gradual wear and tear on the tendons as well as…
Suprascapular nerve palsy is a condition in which injury or compression of suprascapular nerve leads to the supraspinatus and/or infraspinatus muscles. The suprascapular nerve is a mixed nerve (Motor and sensory) of the upper limb. Suprascapular nerve injury gives clinical significance to shoulder pain and upper limb weakness due to its own role. The suprascapular…
Muscle strain, also known as muscle pull or muscle tear, is a common injury that occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn due to excessive force or repetitive use. This can happen as a result of sudden movements, such as lifting heavy objects or twisting, or as a result of overuse or repetitive strain…
What is an intercostal muscle strain? Where is an intercostal muscle located? Symptoms of intercostal muscle strain Causes of intercostal muscle strain Activities that can cause you to strain these rib muscles include: Risk Factors Diagnosis of Intercostal muscle strain Assessment Subjective assessment On objective assessment, there will be: Treatment of Intercostal muscle strain Medical…
