The subscapularis is a muscle in your shoulder. If this muscle tears you may experience shoulder pain, shoulder or arm weakness, and “clicking” in your shoulder when you rotate your arm. Some possible ...

A Popeye deformity, named after the cartoon character, occurs when a biceps tendon tears and the muscle bulges, but it isn’t always as serious as it looks. Share on Pinterest Web A Popeye deformity is ...

Having deltoid pain may feel like aching, burning, or tingling. Deltoid pain usually stems from injuries like muscle strains or nerve damage. Home remedies for deltoid pain may involve rest, ice and ...

What is a reverse total shoulder replacement? A reverse total shoulder replacement is a special type of shoulder surgery. During the surgery, a surgeon removes the damaged parts of the shoulder and ...

What is a rotator cuff repair? The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. It’s one of the most important parts of the shoulder. It allows you to lift your arm ...

Stuart Hershman, MD, is a board-certified spine surgeon. He specializes in spinal deformity and complex spinal reconstruction. If you can’t move your joint or have severe pain, see a healthcare ...

Oluseun Olufade, MD, is a board-certified orthopedist. He teaches as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. The deltoid muscle helps you lift your arm ...

Resources for Appeals of Shoulder Arthroscopy Denials Many AAOS members are experiencing denials of code 29826 (Arthroscopy shoulder, surgical decompression of subacromial space with partial ...