Diagnosis of Glenohumeral Degenerative Joint Disease.

Last updated Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Diagnosis of primary glenohumeral DJD

A. History

1. Absence of major joint trauma, previous surgery, or other known causes of secondary degenerative joint disease
2. Limited motion and function

B. Physical examination

1. Limited glenohumeral motion
2. Diagnosis is supported by bone on bone crepitance

C. Radiographs

1. Joint space narrowing
2. Periarticular sclerosis
3. Periarticular osteophytes
4. Absence of other pathology
5. Diagnosis is supported by posterior glenoid erosion with posterior subluxation of humeral head.

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