Shoulder Arthritis
What is Shoulder Arthritis?
Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage to wear away. It is generally more common in people over 50, but younger people may develop arthritis if they have had an injury. Shoulder arthritis can cause pain, swelling, and bone spurs.
Shoulder Arthritis Causes
Causes of Shoulder Arthritis may include:
- Aging
- A shoulder fracture
- A dislocated shoulder
- A serious injury to the shoulder
Shoulder Arthritis Symptoms
Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis may include:
- Shoulder pain
- Shoulder pain when moving the shoulder or after moving the shoulder
- Shoulder pain while sleeping
- Limited range of motion in the shoulder
- A clicking noise occurs when the shoulder is moved
Shoulder Arthritis Diagnosis
Our shoulder specialists may diagnose Shoulder Arthritis through the following methods:
- A shoulder doctor performing a physical exam, as well as an evaluation of patient medical history
- A shoulder doctor assessing a patient's shoulder pain, tenderness and loss of motion
- X-Rays
- Blood tests
- Analyzing synovial fluid
- MRI scans
Shoulder Arthritis Treatment
Our shoulder specialists will develop treatment plans if you have been diagnosed with Shoulder Arthritis which may include:
- Resting the shoulder joint
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Physical therapy
- Range-of-motion exercises
- Moist heat being applied to the shoulder
- Ice being applied to the shoulder
- Surgery, when necessary, including joint replacement surgery