Shoulder
The extensive range of motion of the shoulder girdle (which in fact are multiple joints working in unison) comes at the price of reduced stability, which can lead to both acute traumatic injury and chronic conditions; sometimes also a combination of both. Glenohumeral and Acromio-clavicular dislocation or clavicle fractures are common traumatic injuries, while frozen shoulder syndrome, shoulder impingement, SLAP lesions, or rotator cuff tears often have underlying causes of chronic “wear & tear”.