Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Proximal Humerus Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) is a surgical technique employed in severe proximal humerus fractures to restore normal anatomy and improve range of motion and function. Most proximal humerus fractures are not displaced and can be treated by a supportive sling and early rehabilitation. However, if fracture fragments are 5 mm apart or the angle between the fragments is more than 45 degrees, they are considered di

Shoulder impingement pain is one of the common injuries athletes sustain. If you have pain on the front/lateral part of your shoulder with the test (shown upper left), your pain may be due to this type of problem👊🏻 . This problem in athletes can be due to poor posture, lack of dynamic stability (coordination) or muscle imbalances (rotator cuff weakness). This causes the humerus (arm bone) to rotate off its center axis & push into different tissues, leading to eventual pain ❌ . The banded exerc

When I evaluate an athlete who has shoulder pain when lifting, whether that’s with the squat, bench press, jerks or even log press, one of the first things I look at is shoulder external rotation strength and stability. Here’s how you perform it.📝 . Stand with your elbows at a 90-degree “L” position. Hold as strong as you can while a friend tries to push your hands in. Could you hold it or did your arm easily fall in? If so it means the strength and stability of your posterior shoulder, provide