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Wear-and-Tear Shoulder Injuries

19 October 2018

shoulder pain

As one of the most complex joints in the human body, the shoulder provides an extraordinary range of motion, allowing you to move your arms in virtually every direction. Yet, although your shoulders rarely bear weight, the frequent use of this versatile joint makes it susceptible to wear and tear – much like your knees…
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Filed Under: Arthritis, Repetitive Strain Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tear, Separated Shoulder and Dislocated Shoulder, Shoulder Impingement, shoulder injuries, Sports Injuries Tagged With: Arthritis, Physical therapy, Rotator cuff, shoulder, shoulder pain, Sports Injury

Shoulder Impingement: What You Can Do at Home to Improve Your Shoulder Injury

27 October 2017

Shoulder impingement syndrome

The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which has an incredible range of motion. Unfortunately, it is also very prone to injury due to its anatomy, along with how frequently it is used. The shoulder can become weak and vulnerable due to wear and tear, become completely dislocated due to an accident such as a…
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Filed Under: shoulder injuries Tagged With: Dr. James Talkington, Florida Sportsmedicine and Orthopedics, repetitive stress injury, Rotator cuff, rotator cuff injury, shoulder, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, shoulder joint, shoulder pain, torn rotator cuff

Preparing for Your Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

21 January 2017

Painful Shoulder Illustration

A ball-and-socket joint, the shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, allowing for full rotation of the arm. Composed of three bones, the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus bone, the area is held together by tendons and ligaments commonly known as the rotator cuff. Unfortunately, the greater mobility of the shoulder also…
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Filed Under: General, Orthopedic Surgery Tagged With: Rotator cuff, shoulder pain, Sports Injury, sports medicine

Do I really need rotator cuff repair surgery for my injured shoulder?

29 November 2016

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Anytime you hear the word surgery, it’s natural to want to take a step back and examine your options. Wondering whether it’s really necessary is also completely normal – not that you shouldn’t trust your doctor, but surgery is a scary word! You can rest assured that orthopedic specialist Dr. James Talkington recommends rotator cuff…
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Filed Under: General, Procedures Tagged With: Rotator cuff, shoulder pain, surgery

Even Athletes Get Older: 3 Tips for Aging Gracefully and Caring for Your Shoulders

3 June 2016

Golfers

Aging is a fact of life, even for athletes. No matter your skill level – amateur, pro, or anywhere in between –  wear and tear on your joints will happen. Increased use from playing sports may accelerate this process. Many athletes experience arthritis, rotator cuff tears, or other wear-and-tear conditions sooner than the general population….
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Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tips, Health Tips for Athletes Tagged With: aging, Rotator cuff, Sports Injuries, sports medicine, wear and tear injuries

Instability of the shoulder

7 April 2014

What is instability? Instability means the humerus (ball) slips out of the glenoid (socket). This can occur from an injury and is then called a dislocation (dislocated shoulder). If the dislocation occurs repeatedly, it will lead to arthritis unless the instability is corrected. A less severe form of instability is called subluxation,   where the…
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Dr. James Talkington treats general and pediatric orthopedic conditions, sports-related injuries, and work-related injuries, with a special interest in shoulder and knee problems as well as General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, & Workers' Compensation.