The shoulder is a ball-and-joint socket, cushioned by a layer of cartilage. The shoulder is the most mobile joint and an important area of the body as it makes it possible for your arm to move in a circular motion. Shoulder pain can be caused by an injury, repetitive movements due to the nature of your job or degeneration of the joint associated with age. Find out the cause of your shoulder pain with the help of some information below.
Shoulder
Introduction
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in your body. Ironically, it’s also one of the most commonly injured joints in the upper limb due to its mobility.
Common Conditions
Some of the most common problems associated with the shoulder are:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Impingement
- Instability
Treatments
Common shoulder surgeries include:
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder replacement
- Shoulder fracture fixation
- Frozen shoulder manipulation
Our Specialists
ALTY is the new innovative orthopaedic healthcare provider in Malaysia. Our medical experts work together to provide comprehensive orthopaedic services that best suit your condition and lifestyle. Our team of orthopaedic specialists are trained to utilize advanced technologies to deliver the best patient care and experience.
Meet your surgeons.
Prof Dr Azhar M. Merican
DATO' DR. BADRUL SHAH BADARUDDIN
DR. MARK CHONG
Assoc. Prof. (C) Dr. G Ruslan Nazaruddin Siman Juntak
DR. SURESHAN SIVANANTHAN
DR CHEW CHIN SEONG Our other specialists in the field of Cardiology, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Urology, ENT and Dermatology offer holistic medical care for you, all under one roof.
Meet our medical experts.
DR. ANANTHA KUMAR CHINNASWAMY
Dr. Ganiga Srinivasaiah Sridhar
Dr. Lee Li Ching
Dr. Meera Kuppusamy
Dr. Mohamad Fadhil Hadi Bin Jamaluddin
DR. NORZILA TENDOT BT ABU BAKAR
DR. PAUL SELVINDOSS
DR. SHAHROL AZMI MOHD YASIN
Dr. Dalila bt Yusoff
DR. LOW LI YAM
