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If a Shoulder Arthritis is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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Shoulder Arthritis

The shoulder is a complex ball and socket joint. It is made up of the humerus (upper arm), scapula (shoulder blade), and clavicle (collarbone). The humeral head rotates on a portion of the scapula (glenoid) with a curved surface through range of motion. The rotator cuff tendons and a variety of ligament and cartilage structures aid in shoulder stability.

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Signs You May Have a Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis symptoms most commonly include

  • Pain with use
  • Difficulty or limited motion
  • Grinding sensation
What Causes a Shoulder Arthritis?

Arthritis is a loss of cartilage in a joint resulting in pain and inflammation. It may occur due to aging, trauma, or a variety of medical conditions. Arthritis in the shoulder most commonly results from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), posttraumatic arthritis, cuff tear arthropathy (arthritis after a long-standing rotator cuff tendon tear), and avascular necrosis (AVN).

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Don’t Wait—Get Relief from Shoulder Pain Today

Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

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Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Shoulder Arthritis

Evaluation of shoulder arthritis begins with a history of symptoms and treatment, physical examination, and x-rays. An MRI may be done to evaluate the quality of the rotator cuff or a CT scan may be done to evaluate the quality of the bone in the glenoid.

Nonsurgical

The goals of treatment are to reduce pain and increase use. Initial treatment begins with the use of anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy. Activity modification, moist heat and/or ice may also be used. Corticosteroid injections may also be used in those with continued symptoms.

Surgical

Surgical treatment reserved for those to continue to have symptoms despite the above treatment. Surgical treatment is dependent on the extent of arthritis. Arthroscopic surgery to debride the damaged cartilage or labrum is an option for patients with mild arthritis. Shoulder replacement is recommended in those with moderate to advanced arthritis. This is done by replacing the surfaces with artificial components. There are a variety of replacement options and much of it is dependent on age, activity, type and extent of arthritis, and the quality of the rotator cuff. Options include resurfacing, hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

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Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists

Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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