Sports Medicine Terminology
AcromioClavicular (AC) Dislocation
AcromioClavicular (AC) dislocation: Dislocation or displacement of the joint between the collar bone, or clavicle, and the acromion, an anatomical feature of the shoulder blade.
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Adhesive Capsulitis
Axillary Nerve Injury
Biceps Tendon Dislocation
Biceps tendon dislocation: There are two tendons of the biceps muscle; one of the tendons is attached to the shoulder blade cavity and runs through the shoulder joint through a specific groove or sulcus on the front side of the head of the upper arm bone. The tendon is dislocated when it is displaced from its sulcus.
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Biceps Tendon Rupture
Biceps tendon rupture: A complete separation of the tendon from its attachment site resulting in dysfunction of the biceps muscle. This can occur proximally (near the shoulder) or distally (near the elbow).
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Biceps Tendon Tear
Biceps tendon tear: A tear in the biceps tendon without complete rupture or separation.
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Biceps Tendonitis
Biceps tendonitis: An inflammation of the biceps tendon
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Calcifying Tendonitis of the Shoulder
Calcifying tendonitis of the shoulder: A deposition or lump of calcium in one of the shoulder tendons resulting in small tears of the tendon and an inflammatory reaction.
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Clavicle Fracture
Clavicle fracture: A fracture of the collar bone or clavicle which connects the shoulder blade to the upper body.
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Failed Instability Surgery
Failed instability surgery: Unsuccessful attempt to surgically correct the instability of the shoulder joint.
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