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Shoulder Osteoarthritis services offered in Frisco and Fort Worth, TX
When chronic pain from shoulder osteoarthritis makes simple tasks like brushing your teeth difficult to do, you can find the high-quality care you deserve at Pain Specialists of Frisco. In addition to diagnostic evaluations, board-certified pain physician Mahesh Mohan, MD, and the team offer custom pain management plans that focus on the least invasive treatment. They use oral medications, injectable therapies, and regenerative treatments to keep you symptom-free and to protect the long-term health of your shoulder joint. Call the Frisco or Fort Worth, Texas, office today to schedule a consultation for shoulder osteoarthritis, or book an appointment online.
Shoulder Osteoarthritis Q&A
What is shoulder osteoarthritis?
Shoulder osteoarthritis is a condition where the cartilage that lines the ends of the joint bones breaks down and wears away. Without the protective cartilage, the bones rub together with each movement and cause pain, inflammation, and the loss of shoulder mobility.
Risk factors for shoulder osteoarthritis include:
- Aging
- Genetics
- Obesity
- Repetitive use injuries
- Shoulder injuries from falls, sports, or car accidents
Pain Specialists of Frisco specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder osteoarthritis in adults and adolescents.
Dr. Mohan and the team use the latest nonsurgical treatments to address chronic pain and inflammation before permanent joint damage occurs.
When should I seek medical care for shoulder osteoarthritis?
Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Pain Specialists of Frisco for shoulder osteoarthritis symptoms that you can’t control with rest and over-the-counter medicine.
Osteoarthritis symptoms in the shoulder can include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Discoloration
- Loss of joint range of motion
Dr. Mohan and the team complete a physical exam and may request X-rays or other imaging tests to evaluate the extent of osteoarthritis joint damage. They create a care plan to relieve your existing symptoms and protect the integrity of your natural shoulder joint.
How is shoulder osteoarthritis treated?
In early stages, treatment for shoulder arthritis may include prescription anti-inflammatories and pain relievers. Pain Specialists of Frisco also offers injectable therapies that deliver medications directly into the shoulder joint.
Lifestyle changes, weight loss, and physical therapy can protect your shoulder joint and prevent additional arthritis-related damage. You can also engage in at-home exercises that target the shoulder and improve the strength of the surrounding muscles.
Regenerative treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and Regenexx® stem cell therapy support the healing of damaged tissues, nerves, and bone in people with shoulder osteoarthritis.
If you have a joint deformity or severe shoulder pain, Dr. Mohan discusses your options for surgery to repair or replace damaged parts of your shoulder joint. After surgery, the team can manage your pain while you recover and recommend physical therapy to restore mobility and range of motion in your shoulder.
Call the Pain Specialists of Frisco near you today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for shoulder osteoarthritis symptoms. You can also book an appointment online.