Osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint

The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.It is estimated that osteoarthritis of the shoulder affects over 30% of patients over the age of sixty, and it can lead to pain, crepitus, loss of motion, and loss of function. Multiple treatment options are available, both surgical and nonsurgical. The following is a patient education tool dedicated to osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint