Archive for July 2011
Shoulder Information Section. Anatomy and various pathologies / surgeries
July 8th, 2011
This area has been created as a resource for patients seeking information on various topics of the Shoulder Region
Frozen Shoulder VS. Adhesive Capsulitis
July 8th, 2011
Did you know that frozen shoulder and adhesive capsulitis are actually two separate conditions. What separates these two diagnoses? Both show up looking like a painful, stiff shoulder. But adhesive capsulitis (as its name implies) affects the fibrous ligaments that surround the shoulder and form what’s called the capsule. The condition referred to as a frozen [&hellip
Soft or Hard Neck Collar: Which One Should You Use and When?
July 7th, 2011
The debate about neck collars has been going on for decades. Some surgeons never have their patients use them — even to stabilize the neck after a fusion procedure. Others use them to provide support and security for the patient but don’t consider them really necessary. And when asked in a survey at least half [&hellip