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 Thursday, July 17, 2008
Prognosis and impactsIs shoulder arthritis deadly? The
only type of shoulder arthritis that is potentially deadly is infectious
arthritis, that is arthritis associated with a major infection of the joint.Will shoulder arthritis cause pain? Pain
is a common component of shoulder arthritis.
Individuals with shoulder arthritis often have pain at night that prevents
sleep. The pain is located in the area
of the shoulder joint and may be increased by physical activity.Is shoulder arthritis curable? Shoulder
arthritis cannot be cured with pills, injections, or changes in diet.Will shoulder arthritis change the patient?s ability to have children or get pregnant? Women
with shoulder arthritis may have difficulty in caring for their children (click here for more about "pregnancy and arthritis")Will shoulder arthritis alter activities of daily living (e.g. work, sports, housework, etc.)?
Loss of shoulder motion
is common in shoulder arthritis. Shoulder arthritis may
affect the individual’s daily activities, such as sleeping, housework, driving,
as well as the individual’s ability to shake hands, hug, and have intimate
relationships. (click here for more about "living with arthritis - self-help skills" and "living with arthritis -
arthritis and work") Will shoulder arthritis cause fatigue or changes in metabolism? Individuals
with chronic shoulder pain often feel fatigued because of the extra effort
required to cope with the condition. (click here for more about "fatigued")What other impacts might shoulder arthritis have on the patient's life? Is it contagious, disfiguring, etc.? Shoulder
arthritis is usually not associated with a major deformity, although some types
of arthritis can result in substantial swelling around the joint.
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 206-598-7416 to make an appointment.
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