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  1. Shoulder Arthritis

    What is shoulder arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that occurs in various joints in the ... hips, and spine but can affect any joint in the body. When shoulder arthritis occurs, the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones ...

  2. Shoulder Doctor

    The shoulder is a remarkable part of the human body— it’s highly flexible and has an impressive range of motion. However, the shoulder is also prone to stress and overuse, especially the rotator cuff. ... are also many other reasons why shoulder pain can occur. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain, including shoulder ...

  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Shoulder

    Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of the immune system. This is the system that protects you from infection. RA may cause pain and stiffness in your shoulder where the humerus (the bone of the upper arm) meets the shoulder socket. It can also affect the joint where your clavicle meets your ...

  4. Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis

    ... arthrosis, is a degeneration of the joint at the top of the shoulder where the acromion meets the clavicle. ...

  5. FAQ: General Orthopedics

    ... and their training and specialization. What is arthritis? The word arthritis literally means "joint inflammation." ... typically occurs in the heel , hip , knee , shoulder , and thumb .  What is cartilage? Cartilage is a soft, ...

  6. Additional Resources

    ... Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Arthritis Foundation Arthroscopy Association of North American (AANA) ...

  7. Don’t Let Your Shoulder Freeze

    Frozen shoulder is a condition of stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion due to ... can be associated with rotator cuff tears and degenerative arthritis, as well as other medical conditions like diabetes. ... or surgery will be necessary to release a frozen shoulder . Once treatment has been completed, it is important to maintain a ...

  8. Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder

    Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, is a gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints. Cartilage is a ... the ends of bones in the joints. Osteoarthritis of the shoulder can severely impact a person's lifestyle. ...

  9. Joint Injection (Therapeutic, Shoulder)

    This outpatient injection procedure relieves pain in the shoulder and arm caused by arthritis, injury or disorder. client="7370"; ...

  10. Ultrasound-Guided Injection for Shoulder Pain

    ... is designed to provide relief for patients with pain in the shoulder from conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and adhesive capsulitis. The technique allows the physician to inject ...

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