Arthritis

Shoulder Arthritis
Dr Oscar Brumby-Rendell | ASULC | Adelaide Shoulder & Upper Limb Clinic | Shoulder Surgery

Develops gradually as cartilage breaks down over time, often linked to ageing or previous injury.

Symptoms include:

  • Stiffness
  • Tenderness
  • Joint pain

An autoimmune condition that attacks joint lining, leading to inflammation, pain, and cartilage damage.

Symptoms include:

  • Stiff shoulders, particularly in the morning
  • Weight loss, fevers or fatigue
  • Joint warmth and tenderness

Avascular necrosis is a progressive disease that occurs when blood fails to reach the humerus (a long, upper arm bone), causing shoulder cells to die. In turn, this destroys the shoulder's joint tissue, with effects worsening over time. Shoulder fractures, dislocations, and high steroid or alcohol consumption are leading causes of avascular necrosis.

Post traumatic arthritis occurs when fluid builds up in the shoulder joint, which leads to swelling and pain in the shoulder. This is caused by improper healing of recent shoulder injuries, including dislocations and fractures.

This form of arthritis is commonly caused by a tear in the rotator cuff tendons.
Symptoms include:

  • Intense pain
  • Muscle weakness that reduces one's ability to lift heavy objects
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Yes, although many patients first experience symptoms in one shoulder, arthritis can develop in both over time, especially if there are underlying conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or a history of repetitive shoulder strain.

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