Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder anatomy
Description
- The shoulder joint is a multi-axial joint with muscles crossing it to allow shoulder range of motion (ROM)
- The rotator cuff muscles are important in allowing shoulder ROM
- The rotator cuff muscles consist of Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor
- Other important shoulder muscles that allow shoulder ROM include long head of Biceps and the Deltoid muscle
Shoulder joint arthritis symptoms:
- Shoulder pain
- Pain aggravated by increasing activity and overhead related activities
- Increasing joint stiffness
Shoulder joint replacement
Description
Total shoulder joint replacement: the glenoid and humerus head is replaced with shoulder implants.
Shoulder joint replacement
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