Our
shoulder joint is one with a wide range of versatile motion. It is
also one of the most complicated of the joints in our body. Shoulder
pain can be quite disturbing not just because of severity or
discomfort caused due to the pain, but due to its effect on free
mobility.
Shoulder
disorders highly limit movement or mobility, thus interfering with
our daily life activities. Shoulder pain treatment depends on the
cause, intensity and duration of the pain involved.
Anatomy
of shoulder
Our
shoulder consists of a number of joints that connects the muscles and
tendons, enabling a wide range of flexible motion. A ball and socket
joint, it consists of three bones, namely humerus which is the long
arm bone, clavicle also called collar bone and scapular better known
as the shoulder blade. An irregularity occurring in the normal
working of these or the associated cartilages are known to cause
shoulder pain.
Causes of shoulder pain
Shoulder
pain is commonly caused due to the following problems: -
- Instability which results in recurrent dislocation of the shoulder
- Tendon irregularities such as inflammations as in tendinitis or bursitis, tendon tears and so on
- Arthritis, mainly osteoarthritis which is usually found in aged patients due to wear and tear, rotator cuff tears and so on.
- Fractures or broken bones caused due to injuries from fall or accidents.
- Frozen shoulder which results in stiffness and pain
Shoulder
pain treatment is planned after diagnosis tests to ascertain its
cause and intensity. The various diagnosis tests include physical
examination, X-rays, MRI or CT scans, arthroscopy and so on.
The
treatment methodology followed for shoulder pain includes medications
for managing pain and inflammations caused due to the disorder. In
cases where the pain is not manageable by medications, surgery is
performed. Surgical procedures like arthroscopy, which is a minimally
invasive surgical procedure helps in effective treatment of shoulder
pain.
Rathi Med Specialty Hospital based in Anna Nagar, Chennai, is specialised
in advanced and latest treatment technologies for various orthopaedic
disorders.
For
more details,
Contact
– www.rathimedhospital.com
