When non-operative treatment of arthritis of the shoulder fails to relieve pain or improve function, or when there is severe wear and tear of the joint causing parts to loosen ...
Surgical treatment of arthritis of the shoulder is generally very effective in reducing pain and restoring motion. June 2001 More Information Provided by AAOS
Shoulder arthritis When orthopedic surgeons talk about arthritis of the shoulder, they typically mean arthritis of the large glenohumeral (ball and socket) joint
The usual signs of arthritis of the shoulder are pain, particularly over the AC joint, and a decrease in shoulder motion. A doctor may suspect the patient has arthritis when there is both pain and ...