Areflexia, muscle weakness, and atrophy results ... is a potential cause of neuropathic osteoarthropathy of the shoulder, or "Charcot shoulder." The work-up of a patient with shoulder dysfunction ...

or burning pain in the back or side of the shoulder Weakness when bringing the arm into external rotation or out to the side Visible decline (atrophy) of the infraspinatus muscle compared to the ...

Presently, a significant number of people are afflicted with gluteal muscle atrophy, primarily due to ... Kneel down, make ...

Among elite football players, atrophy may persist in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years after ACL surgery. Results highlight the importance of isolated muscle strengthening after ACL ...

Upper back pain between the shoulder blades may result from poor posture or muscle strain. However, it can also stem from more serious problems with the spine, such as scoliosis or osteoarthritis.

SMA is caused by a genetic defect that attacks motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle wasting, particularly in the legs, hips, and shoulders. While gene therapy offers a lifeline for ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A spine-stimulating implant already being tested for paralysis might also aid neurodegenerative diseases ...