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Separation

Shoulder separation

The shoulder becomes separated when the ligaments attached to the collarbone (clavicle) are torn, or partially torn, away from the shoulder blade (scapula). Shoulder separation may be caused by a sudden, forceful blow to the shoulder, or as a result of a fall.

Condition Spotlight

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Preparing for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
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Preparing for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Learn more about shoulder replacement surgery and recovery.
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Shoulder Surgery: A Patient's Perspective
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Shoulder Surgery: A Patient's Perspective
Shoulder Surgery: A Patient's Perspective

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Closed Trials

Clinics for Separation