Compression Fractures Osteoporotic fractures which occur in the spine are also known as wedge fractures, due to the shape changes associated with the fracture. The front portion of the vertebrae collapses whilst the posterior region which is made of harder bone,...

 Intro We’ve established that the shoulder has the largest range of motion of any joint in the human body, typically achieving 180 degrees of elevation The extensive range of motion requires the co-ordinated movement of the shoulder complex; the ACJ, SCJ, and scapula...

Intro The scapulothoracic articulation is not actually a ‘true’ joint, as there is no union of the bone ends via fibrous, cartilaginous or synovial tissue which is usually what’s required. Rather is ‘sits’ on the rob cage posteriorly and does not have any bone to bone...