C. Scott Humphrey, MD

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.

01/19/2026

Causes of Distal Clavicle Osteolysis and Treatment Options.

Distal clavicle osteolysis is shoulder joint pain at the end of the collarbone that is the result of bone disintegration and damage. The most common symptom is a sharp or aching pain at the junction of the acromioclavicular joint (AC joint) and collarbone. While the pain is usually felt during activ...

01/12/2026

8 Causes of Collarbone Pain.

Collarbone fractures are very common, accounting for 5% to 10% of all bone breaks. This type of injury often results from a fall in which you land on your arm or shoulder. It can also happen if you get into an accident, like a car crash.

01/05/2026

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.

Calcific tendonitis is a common source of shoulder pain and can be a frustration given the severity of pain and the duration of symptoms. However, the news is not all bad. On a positive note, the vast majority of patients do find relief with nonsurgical treatments for this condition.