Current literature shows that shoulder pain is second only to low back pain in its prevalence. We know that in approximately 30 percent of patients with shoulder pain, the joint called the AC joint ...

SAN DIEGO — Addressing anterior shoulder instability at an earlier age may prevent shoulder osteoarthritis. However, other factors, such as increased BMI, smoking, and manual labor, may increase a ...

Shoulder arthritis is damage to the cartilage in the ball-and-socket joint of your shoulder. The smooth covering of cartilage between your shoulder bones allows your shoulder to move and rotate ...

Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...

Shoulder osteoarthritis is less common than arthritis affecting the knee or hip, which are weight bearing joints. Shoulder arthritis is classified as being either primary or secondary. Primary ...

Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing strengthening and stretching exercises regularly can help relieve the symptoms of shoulder arthritis. Arthritis ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on "The Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis." This major joint in ...

More than 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, and those numbers continue to grow. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is simply the breakdown or ...

Painful shoulder conditions, such as shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears, are common. Treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and steroid injections can help, but sometimes surgical ...

Fight shoulder popping with exercises that strengthen your rotator cuff and help stabilize your shoulder joint.

Your shoulders are some of the most “ freely moveable ” areas in your entire body, which means your shoulder joints may encounter a lot of wear and tear throughout your life. Shoulder arthritis is one ...