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Shoulder arthritis: Osteoarthritis, Chondrolysis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Degenerative joint disease, and arthritis after shoulder surgery.

Edited By: Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D., Winston J. Warme, MD
Last updated Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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Research

Is there research studying how to cure, prevent, or treat shoulder arthritis? Is there research studying the causes, mechanisms, or risk factors of shoulder arthritis?

Scientists at the major medical schools are constantly working on better ways to prevent and treat shoulder arthritis (click here for more about departmental research reports). One promising approach is to use a type of surgical reconstruction that avoids the need for plastic or bone cement (click here for more about "Ream and Run non-prosthetic glenoid arthroplasty for shoulder arthritis").

Is there research studying drugs or medications for shoulder arthritis?

While drug companies are seeking new medications for shoulder arthritis, so far these approaches have not produced durable improvements in the treatment.

Is there research studying non-surgical treatments for shoulder arthritis (therapy, lifestyle issues, etc.)?

There is some evidence that gentle stretching exercises may slow the progress of shoulder arthritis.

Is there research studying surgical treatment for shoulder arthritis?

Research in the surgical management of shoulder arthritis includes efforts to avoid the potential risks of plastic and bone cement and new methods of managing shoulder arthritis in the presence of severe rotator cuff deficiency (click here for more about Cuff tear arthropathy and Reverse Shoulder Replacement (Delta joint replacement).

Is there research studying biomedical treatments for shoulder arthritis (gene therapy, stem cell research, etc.)?

There is interest in biomedical treatments for shoulder arthritis, such as using stem cells and growth factors (click here for more about stem cell and regenerative medicine). However, the clinical role of such treatments have yet to be defined.

Shoulder arthritis

Surgery for Shoulder arthritis at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-BONE (2663) to make an appointment.

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