Use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of shoulder injuries and treatment procedures and extend your care experience at Duke.

• Clavicle Fracture
  Clavicle fractures are characterized by acute pain in the collarbone, swelling, bruising and tenderness; and can be determined by your doctor through x-ray imaging.
• Degenerative Shoulder Joint Disease
  Degenerative joint disease of the shoulder can be caused by increased age, prior shoulder injuries or repetitive overhead movement. Learn more at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Frozen Shoulder
  Frozen shoulder is a condition in which the tissue surrounding the joint of the shoulder becomes stiff and swollen. Contact Duke Orthopaedics to diagnose and treat frozen shoulder today.
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
  A rotator cuff injury may be caused by tearing or stress to the muscles and tendons. Learn more about treatments for rotator cuff injuries at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Rotator Cuff Tear
  A rotator cuff tear often results in symptoms of pain when lifting, tenderness, instability or weakness when lifting or rotating the arm. Learn more about symptoms, causes and treatments at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Shoulder Dislocation
  Shoulder dislocation occurs when the joint at the top of the arm dislodges itself from the socket. Learn more about treating dislocated shoulders at Duke Orthopaedics.
• Shoulder Separation
  Shoulder separation can occur after sudden trauma to the shoulder and results in severe pain, with tenderness between the collarbone and shoulder. Contact Duke Orthopaedics to learn more.