ABSTRACT
Shoulder pain is a common ailment for which patients seek medical attention. Common causes of shoulder pain include rotator cuff tears, impingement syndrome, glenohumeral arthrosis, acromioclavicular arthrosis, and instability. Less common causes include cervical radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, para-labral (ganglion) cysts, and nerve compression. This chapter will focus on the pathogenesis of para-labral cysts, diagnosis of para-labral cysts with and without nerve compression, and treatment options and results of operative and nonoperative intervention of para-labral cysts.
