Arthritis of the Shoulder - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Simply defined, arthritis is inflammation of a joint. In an arthritic shoulder, inflammation causes pain and stiffness. This article looks at the five different types of arthritis that typically affect the shoulder and describes their treatment options.
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