I was in so much pain before the surgery and now I feel like myself again. I only wish we found Dr. Deimel and his team sooner--he went the extra mile to get to the bottom of the issue. I'll be...
Erie, PA
Arthritis of the Shoulder
When someone has shoulder arthritis, inflammation causes pain and stiffness. There are many different types of arthritis of the shoulder including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, posttraumatic, rotator cuff tear arthropathy, and avascular necrosis.
Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis
- Pain; increases with activity and progessively worsens.
- If the glenohumeral shoulder joint is affected, the pain is centered in the back of the shoulder and may intensify with changes in the weather. Patients complain of an ache deep in the joint.
- The pain of arthritis in the acromioclavicular (AC) joint is focused on the top of the shoulder. This pain can sometimes radiate or travel to the side of the neck.
- Someone with rheumatoid arthritis may have pain throughout the shoulder if both the glenohumeral and AC joints are affected.
- Limited range of motion. Limited motion is another common symptom. It may become more difficult to lift your arm to comb your hair or reach up to a shelf. You may hear a grinding, clicking, or snapping sound (crepitus) as you move your shoulder.
To learn more about arthritis of the shoulder, contact Dr. Jay Deimel to set up an appointment.
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