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About Shoulder Arthritis
The most common type of shoulder arthritis is osteoarthritis which is the wear and tear of the cartilage of the shoulder joint until the bare bone is exposed within the shoulder. In the shoulder joint, the clavicle attaches to the scapula through the acromion, the bone on top of the shoulder. The joint at this location, called the acromioclavicular joint, can sometimes become narrowed and arthritic and spurs can form on the undersurface.
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This arthritic development can be due to either genetic osteoarthritis or overloading from weightlifting, years of pushups, or years of overhead work and activity.
Signs & Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis
The most common symptoms of shoulder arthritis include:- limited range of motion
- feeling of catching or grinding in the joint
- shoulder stiffness
- shoulder swelling
- joint tenderness
Diagnosis of Shoulder Arthritis
A thorough physical exam and x-rays are important to diagnose shoulder arthritis.
Treatment for Shoulder Arthritis
Nonsurgical Treatment
Initial treatment of shoulder arthritis can include physical therapy or cortisone injections.
Initial treatment of shoulder arthritis can include physical therapy or cortisone injections.
Surgical Treatment
When the joint is painful and is not responsive to non-surgical treatments, it is helpful to open the joint space through a procedure called a Mumford procedure.
When the joint is painful and is not responsive to non-surgical treatments, it is helpful to open the joint space through a procedure called a Mumford procedure.
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