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Dr Keith Meister, Orthopedic Surgeon, Overhead and Baseball Injury Specialist, Arlington, TX // Services // Shoulder
  • Shoulder Anatomy Shoulder Anatomy 1

    The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements including forward flexion, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation, and 360-degree circumduction. Thus, the shoulder joint is considered the most insecure joint of the body, but the support of ligaments, muscles, and tendons function to provide the required stability.

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  • Shoulder Instability (SLAP/Labral Injury) 1

    Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocation of the shoulder joint. A dislocation occurs when the end of the humerus (ball portion) partially or completely dislocates from the glenoid (socket portion) of the shoulder.

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  • Capsular Tears 1

    Injury to the capsular structures can occur in the setting of trauma or repetitive overhead movements and most commonly involves the inferior glenohumeral ligament and axillary pouch.

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  • Internal Impingement/thrower’s Exostosis 1

    Internal impingement is characterized by posterior shoulder pain when the athlete places the humerus in extreme external rotation and abduction as in the cocking phase of pitching or throwing.

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  • RTC Tears RTC Tears1

    The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles in the shoulder joint including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.

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  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome1

    The thoracic outlet is a small passageway leading from the base of the neck to the armpit and arm. This small area contains many blood vessels, nerves, and muscle.

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