Injuries to the Shoulder Joint: A Closer Look at Lesions and Dislocations

What are common injuries that can occur to the shoulder joint?

Options: Inflammation, tears, adhesive capsulitis

Answer:

Injuries to the shoulder joint can lead to various lesions, including inflammation, tears, and adhesive capsulitis.

Shoulder injuries are common among individuals who engage in activities that put strain on the shoulder joint, such as throwing, swimming, and racquet sports. These repetitive movements can result in inflammation of the bursa or muscle tendons, tears of the glenoid labrum or rotator cuff, and degeneration of the shoulder joint.

One specific injury that can occur to the shoulder joint is a dislocation, which often happens in an inferior direction when force is applied to the humerus while the upper limb is fully abducted. Following a shoulder dislocation, various lesions can develop, including acute or chronic inflammation, tears of the glenoid labrum, degeneration or tears of the rotator cuff, and adhesive capsulitis, also known as 'frozen shoulder'.

Inflammatory responses to shoulder injuries can trigger the formation of scar tissue, which may limit shoulder mobility if not properly managed and treated.