C. Scott Humphrey, MD

05/11/2026

What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?

Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. It can be caused by tendinitis, tears, or tendinosis and can lead to problems like restricted arm movement.

05/10/2026

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04/22/2026

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04/20/2026

Early sports specialization linked to increased injury risk.

Parents of athletic children can protect them from injury by encouraging them to try out a wide variety of sports, a new study says. Repetitive stress from focusing on one sport at a young age increases an athlete's risk of injuries into adulthood, according to a pair of new studies presented this w...

04/13/2026

Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not.

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18-31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)-the shoulder's built-in support system. Made up of four muscles and their tend...

04/06/2026

https://www.boiseshoulderclinic.net/blog/physical-therapy-exercises-for-recovery-a-clavicle-fracture-51128/

A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals.

03/30/2026

Steps to Fix a Dislocated Shoulder by Yourself.

Fixing a dislocated shoulder on your own involves careful self-reduction techniques such as relaxing, extending, and rotating the arm to relieve pain and restore function. This essential skill is invaluable for those who venture into remote areas where professional medical assistance might be hours....

03/09/2026

43-year-old woman with shoulder dislocation, reverse bony Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesions.

A 43-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for HIV complicated by cryptococcal meningitis and seizures presented to the ED after suffering a seizure and syncope.

03/02/2026

Patient psychology matters: Lessons learned from the MOON Shoulder Group.

We found both the [Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)] score and the [American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons] score correlates significantly with this PAS scale," Kuhn, Kenneth D. Schermerhorn professor and chief of the division of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surgery...

02/23/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

02/16/2026

Shoulder Pain When Throwing a Ball.

The throwing motion causes very high torque and acceleration forces that act on the shoulder joint and the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the joint.