The glenohumeral joint consists of the humeral head (caput humeri) and the glenoid cavity (cavitas glenoidales), both of which are covered with cartilage. The cartilage structure and synovial fluid ensure that there is no friction or pain during movement. If there is cartilage damage, i.e. a kind of tear in the cartilage tissue, pain may … Cartilage damage in the shoulder joint
Symptoms The symptoms of cartilage damage to the shoulder are very similar to other shoulder injuries. These include: Pain, which is often accompanied by “overhead” work, a “cracking” in the joint, with or without associated pain Pain in the night A feeling of instability of the shoulder joint Restrictions of movement in the joint Starch … Symptoms | Cartilage damage in the shoulder joint
Conservative therapy options Hyaluronic acid, as an important component of the connective tissue and also of the joint fluid, can be used in the context of arthrosis therapy. Especially in patients with cartilage damage, the availability of hyaluronic acid in the joint is significantly reduced. The preparation obtained from animal source material is injected into … Conservative therapy options | Cartilage damage in the shoulder joint
Who benefits from shoulder surgery? Only when all conservative treatment options have been tried and exhausted should surgical treatment of cartilage damage to the shoulder joint be discussed.This means that an artificial joint replacement should only be considered when a drug, orthopedic, physiotherapeutic and/or alternative medical treatment no longer leads to a reduction in symptoms. … Who benefits from shoulder surgery? | Cartilage damage in the shoulder joint
