Shoulder Osteoarthritis - What You Need to Know

Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder. Osteoarthritis of the shoulder can affect the two joints in the shoulder area -- the acromioclavicular joint and the glenohumeral joint. The shoulder joints also can be affected by rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis. Periarthritis is characterized by chronic shoulder pain. The shoulder is considered the most movable joint in the body, but because of its range of motion the shoulder is more unstable than other joints. Osteoarthritis of the shoulder can cause pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.

Early diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis can help people with shoulder osteoarthritis manage their symptoms. Read more in Shoulder Osteoarthritis - What You Need to Know

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• Guide to Shoulder Problems
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