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“The first doctor to really give me the info I needed on how to treat my shoulders, which, thankfully, are not in need of replacement. Helped me determine that the problem is probably in my spine, which some other doctors had not been able to diagnose so far. Did an excellent job and I do recommend him. JIS always treats you with professionalism and it’s the first place I would recommend to someone who needs a joint replacement.” — Adam G.
Shoulder arthritis is when the articular cartilage inside the shoulder joint becomes damaged.
There are two joints in the shoulder—the glenohumeral shoulder joint and the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Shoulder arthritis usually refers to the glenohumeral joint, whereas arthritis to the AC joint is referred to specifically as AC joint arthritis.
The glenohumeral joint is the ball and socket joint that connects the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade. Shoulder arthritis is the breakdown of the articular cartilage on either the ball of the humeral head or inside the shoulder socket.
If you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, schedule an appointment with JIS Orthopedics today. We have offices conveniently located in New Albany and St. Clairsville, OH. Our shoulder specialists can help you find pain relief so that you can continue to use your shoulder in everyday activities.
There are many different types of shoulder arthritis. Each type has its own cause. Below are some of the different types of shoulder arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is also referred to as degenerative joint disease. The condition usually comes with age and is often associated with wear and tear of the joint.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means that your body attacks its healthy cells, which can include the cartilage in the joint. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, both shoulders can be affected.
This develops after an injury, such as a fracture, dislocation, or another serious form of injury to the shoulder. Eventually, this damage can cause the cartilage surface to wear out and disappear.
This type of arthritis can develop after a severe rotator cuff tear. You have four rotator cuff tendons responsible for holding the “ball” of the shoulder joint in place. If any of these tendons are heavily torn, it may cause the humeral head to elevate, creating increased pressure on the ball and socket. This pressure will usually lead to arthritis.
This condition is also known as osteonecrosis. This condition refers to the “death” of part of the “ball” of your shoulder. This is commonly seen as a result of trauma or disease, cutting off the blood flow to the bone. Without strong bone support, the cartilage weakens, and eventually, the shoulder joint breaks down.
There are some common signs and symptoms of shoulder arthritis regardless of the type you have. The severity of your symptoms will depend on the amount of cartilage lost in your shoulder joint. You may have the following symptoms:
To diagnose shoulder arthritis, your doctor will perform a physical examination. You will also be asked about your medical history and the symptoms you might be experiencing.
In some cases, they may even perform an X-ray to get detailed pictures of bone structure. Your doctor will look for the following symptoms during the physical examination:
There are several treatment options for shoulder arthritis pain relief. Treatments include non-surgical and surgical treatments. The orthopedic surgeons at JIS Orthopedics will use the best options to treat your arthritis.
Treatment for shoulder arthritis typically begins with non-surgical methods. Your doctor may recommend range of motion exercises, lifestyle modifications, and a few options to provide pain relief.
If non-surgical treatment methods do not seem to be working, then your doctor may recommend some form of shoulder surgery to treat arthritis.
This is a minimally invasive operation requiring anesthesia. During this procedure, a small camera is inserted through small incisions in your shoulder, allowing the surgeon to see and remove any loose fragments of damaged cartilage in the shoulder joint.
The procedure can also be used to repair damaged tendons. No bone spurs are removed during this procedure as they are not the cause of arthritis.
Once finished, the pain should be relieved significantly. However, this operation does not provide a permanent solution. This type of surgery is typically reserved for patients with mild arthritis and pain also coming from torn tendons.
In more serious cases, shoulder arthritis can be treated with shoulder replacement surgery. In this form of surgery, damaged parts of the shoulder are removed and replaced with artificial ones, also known as prostheses.
The following are some of the different forms of shoulder replacement surgery that can be executed:
If you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, schedule an appointment with JIS Orthopedics today! We have offices conveniently located in New Albany and St. Clairsville, OH. Our shoulder specialists have the skills to properly diagnose your symptoms and give you the treatment you need.
Medically reviewed by AJ Julka, MD
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