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    What is shoulder arthritis?

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  • Dr Andrei Diacon

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Dr Andrei Diacon is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon subspecialising shoulder and knee conditions. He takes an evidence-based, patient-centred approach, prioritising non-operative management where appropriate and … View Profile

    Shoulder arthritis, also known as glenohumeral osteoarthritis, occurs when the smooth cartilage covering the ball and socket of the shoulder joint gradually wears away, leading to bone-on-bone contact, pain, and stiffness. It can result from age-related wear and tear (osteoarthritis), previous injury or fracture, rotator cuff tears (cuff tear arthropathy), inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, or avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply to the bone).

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