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After hips and knees, shoulder arthritis is the next most common arthritic condition leading to joint replacement in the United States. While various shoulder pathologies can often have similar presentations, there are certain clinic and radiographic characteristics of arthritis that can greatly aid the clinician in making the correct diagnosis and treatment recommendations. While nonoperative treatment options for advanced osteoarthritis are limited, there are several options for managing arthritis pain in patients with mild to moderate arthritis that can help to maximize function while delaying the need for shoulder replacement surgery. Ultimately, if surgery does become necessary, significant pain relief, improved function, and high patient satisfaction can be reliably expected.
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Messina, M.J., Higgins, L.D. (2018). Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis. In: Katz, J., Blauwet, C., Schoenfeld, A. (eds) Principles of Orthopedic Practice for Primary Care Providers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68661-5_11
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