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Shoulder Arthritis

The shoulder, after the hip and knee, is the third most common joint to be afflicted by arthritis, maybe because it is not a weight-bearing joint like the major joints of the lower limbs in most people. The loss of cartilage that characterises shoulder arthritis, like that of the hip and knee, is typically a source of acute pain, limited function, joint stiffness, and a major reduction in quality of life. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are various nonsurgical and surgical therapies that can help patients manage their symptoms and keep an active lifestyle.

Types of shoulder arthritis

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Rotator cuff tear arthropathy
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Post-Traumatic Arthritis

Treatments:

  • Avoiding activities that place the most stress on the arms, minimising the weight lifted by the involved arm, and seeking to alter sports activities to those that may put less stress on the involved arm are all examples of activity adjustment.
  • It's possible that moist heat will make the arm more comfortable.
  • Icing the shoulder three or four times a day, especially after sports or stress on the shoulder, may help reduce inflammation.
  • Physical therapy can help maintain or improve range of motion and strength, but it can also increase arthritis pain in some cases, therefore its function should be reconsidered if it is causing pain to worsen.
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