Shoulder Arthritis

 

Treating Shoulder Arthritis in Plano, Frisco, McKinney and AllenWhat is it?

Shoulder Arthritis involves the swelling and damage caused to the joint by overall degeneration or wear and tear to the body. There are three types of arthritis that causes pain, stiffness, and limits the shoulders range of motion or mobility. These are caused by increased age, everyday use of the joint and more specific injuries to the area.

Symptoms

Arthritis sufferers may feel as if their shoulder is stiff or there are is limited in the ability to move it. Severe arthritis may cause pain at all times even during rest.

Treatment

Treatments include being injected with cortisone, non-steriod anti-inflammatory medications, use of a splint or brace, exercise and physical therapy. In more severe cases surgery may be required.

If you are experiencing shoulder pain, weakness of the shoulder, stiffness of the shoulder or night time shoulder pain, give us a call 972-250-5700 or make an appointment now.

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