The shoulder has a greater range of motion than any other joint in the body. We rely on our shoulders constantly to perform basic tasks of dailiy living. While the shoulder is very mobile and useful, it is also unstable and susceptible to injury. Shoulder injuries are quite common in personal injury cases. Most shoulder injuries occur within the tendons, muscles and ligaments, rather than in the bones.
While the shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, it is also very unstable and susceptible to injury.
The shoulder is made up of a ball-and-socket joint with three bones: the upper arm (humerus) the shoulder blade (scapula) and the collarbone (clavicle). Surrounding the bones are different types of connecting tissue and muscle that make the shoulder function properly.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff holds the shoulder joint in place and provides the mobility and strength you need to use your arm. Doctors often use MRI scans to look within the rotator cuff for injuries. Rotator cuff tears can be quite painful and the treatment often includes painful and inconvenient surgery.