Exvoto is a Spanish word meaning votive offering. The word comes from the Latin, meaning out of a promise or vow and these votive offerings are given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge, or expressing a wish or desire.
Degenerative joint disease is a progressive disorder that attacks the bodyâs cartilage, which is the hard tissue that covers up the end of bones and meets the joints, allowing bones to move.
A degenerative tear is due to wear and tear and progresses very slowly. This occurs because the mechanics of the shoulder joint are not preserved as you lose strength and balance of the muscles associated with shoulder function. If you are troubled by shoulder pain, ask yourself which of these scenarios is more like yours: