ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. In a diseased shoulder, this inflammation causes pain and stiffness that can make it difficult to lift your arm, brush your hair or reach up to a high shelf.
TYPES OF SHOULDER ARTHRITIS
- Osteoarthritis – is a condition that destroys the smooth outer covering (articular cartilage) of the bone, causing the joint bones to rub against each other with movement, causing pain. Occurs in people over 50 years of age.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis is equally common in both joints of the shoulder. It’s a chronic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body.
- Post-traumatic Arthritis – develops after an injury, such as a fracture or dislocation of the shoulder. It is a form of osteoarthritis.
- Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy – Arthritis can also develop with rotator cuff tendon tear. The combination of a large rotator cuff tear and advanced arthritis can lead to severe pain.
- Avascular Necrosis – Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the shoulder is a painful condition, It occurs when the blood supply to the head of the humerus is disrupted causing destruction of the shoulder joint.
SYMPTOMS
- Severe Pain
- Limited range of motion
- Crackling sensation
DIAGNOSIS
- Physical examination and medical history of the patient are evaluated.
- X-Rays
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