Osteoarthritis of the shoulder: pathogenesis, diagnostics and conservative treatment options

Der Orthopäde
J MehlK Beitzel

Abstract

Osteoarthritis of the shoulder is characterized by a progressive degenerative process, which is based on chronic inflammation with intra-articular release of different cytokines and proteolytic enzymes. The main predisposing factors are a history of trauma or surgery, as well as chronic overuse or instability of the glenohumeral joint. Affected patients especially suffer from impaired joint function and pain, which are often associated with cognitive and psychosocial restrictions. Possible co-pathologies have to be evaluated carefully both clinically and radiologically as they must be taken into account in the therapeutic procedure. If arthroplasty of the shoulder is planned, a pre-operative CT scan is mandatory in order to evaluate the bone stock of the glenoid, which has a decisive influence on the choice of implant. Conservative treatment options are oral pain medication, physical therapy, and intra-articular injections, whereby, in comparison to corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid seems to be advantageous especially with respect to the duration of a positive clinical effect.

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