Scientists are continually looking at new treatments for shoulder arthritis, particularly those that are less invasive. This includes stem cell therapy and cooled radiofrequency ablation. Arthritis ...

Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...

Carrying bags on one shoulder can lead to muscle imbalances, postural changes, and increased risk of shoulder arthritis.

Shoulder arthritis is damage to the cartilage in the ball-and-socket joint of your shoulder. The smooth covering of cartilage between your shoulder bones allows your shoulder to move and rotate ...

Surgeons may perform osteoarthritis shoulder surgery in severe cases of osteoarthritis. The main types include arthroscopy and total shoulder replacement. Surgery can help relieve pain and restore ...

The glenohumeral (GH) joint is the ball-and-socket shoulder joint. It is susceptible to osteoarthritis due to wear and tear from frequent use as a person ages. This can lead to problems with mobility ...

Anatomical and reverse total shoulder replacements. Anatomical total shoulder replacement—prosthetic ball and socket replacement that matches normal ball and socket anatomy of shoulder joint. Reverse ...

Many people carry their bags slung over one shoulder. This habit has become a style statement for some, while others adopt it because handling a bag with two straps is a hassle. In our busy lives, we ...

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthritis Foundation have awarded a $500,000 multicenter research grant to UCSF Health’s Michael Davies, MD, and co-principal ...

Magnetic resonance imaging, meanwhile, found that the man’s rotator cuff—the group of muscles and tendons that holds the upper arm firmly in the socket—was also destroyed. Three of the four main ...