AANA/SOMOS Enduring Shoulder Program 2024-39 y/o Special Forces Shoulder Abuser: Glenohumeral Arthritis: How to Fight, When to Surrender

39 y/o Special Forces Shoulder Abuser: Glenohumeral Arthritis: How to Fight, When to Surrender

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Luke McDonald discusses glenohumeral arthritis, a degenerative shoulder joint disease common in active adults and military personnel. Causes include trauma, osteonecrosis, and idiopathic factors. Symptoms are pain, stiffness, and limited motion. Diagnosis relies on radiographs, MRI, and sometimes CT. Treatment starts conservatively with physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, and injections (steroids, PRP). Surgical options include arthroscopic procedures (chondroplasty, capsular release) for early disease. When these fail, arthroplasty options—hemiarthroplasty, pyrocarbon implants, or total shoulder replacement—are considered, balancing patient age, activity, and glenoid wear risk. Patient-centered decisions are vital for optimal outcomes in this active population.

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Dr. McDonald

Keywords

glenohumeral arthritis

shoulder joint disease

arthroplasty

physical therapy

military personnel