Osteoarthritis

Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the

degeneration

 of the

joint's

 protective cartilage. It is the most common form of arthritis. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips, and spine. When this process occurs in your shoulder joint, which is uncommon, it can cause shoulder pain and stiffness.
Glenohumeral osteoarthritis usually occurs in individuals beyond the age of 60.
Symptoms

Joint pain

  • Shoulder pain that doesn't radiate

  • Occurs or worsens when joint is used or stressed

  • Improved with rest

  • Recurrent

  • Both sides of the body

  • Pain often wakes the patient from sleep

or Shoulder pain

  • In one shoulder, Both shoulders

  • At night

  • Gradual onset

  • With exertion

  • With overhead activities

common

Difficulty moving shoulder

  • Occurs or worsens in the morning or after being inactive for a time

common

Joint is sore to touch

  • Shoulder sore to the touch

common

Enlarged shoulder

common

Gradual upper limb weakness

Loss of muscle mass

Risk factors

Old shoulder injury or trauma

Rheumatoid arthritis

Family history of osteoarthritis

History of hemochromatosis

Treatment
Here are simple ways you can ease osteoarthritis symptoms on your own, at home: 1-Stay active. 2-Eat a balanced diet. 3-Lose weight. 4-Sleep well. 5-Use hot or cold packs. 6-Keep pain under control. 7-Talk to your doctor about supplements and complementary medicine. 8-Try splints, braces, and other aids.
Recommended specialist

If you have Osteoarthritis, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is recommended.

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