What is Shoulder Osteoarthritis?

Description of the disease

Shoulder osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that leads to joint destruction and impaired function. As a result of osteoarthritis, the joint surface becomes uneven, leading to pain and limited joint mobility.

Classification

• Osteoarthritis of the first degree - the initial stage, characterized by minor joint deformity and mild pain.
• Osteoarthritis of the second degree - symptoms intensify, with pain occurring during movement and at rest.
• Osteoarthritis of the third degree - characterized by severe impairment of joint function and intense pain.

Symptoms

• Pain in the shoulder joint during movement and at rest.
• Limited joint mobility.
• Crepitus and crunching during movement.

Causes

The main causes of shoulder osteoarthritis are overloading, injuries, age-related changes, genetic predisposition, and metabolic disorders.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on patient complaints, clinical examination, X-ray, and MRI.

Treatment

Treatment of shoulder osteoarthritis includes drug therapy, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and in cases of severe joint damage, surgical intervention.

Prevention

• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Proper nutrition.
• Preventing injuries.

Doctor

Treatment of shoulder osteoarthritis is carried out by an orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist.