Shoulder Arthritis Treatment in Indore
Say Goodbye to Stiffness, Pain & Limited Movement
Shoulder arthritis is a progressive condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced motion, making everyday activities like dressing or lifting your arm difficult. At Ortho Pro Clinic, Indore, Dr. Ravindra Gupta, a shoulder specialist and Gold Medalist orthopedic surgeon, offers advanced diagnosis and customized treatment for all types of shoulder arthritis.
🔍 What is Shoulder Arthritis?
Shoulder arthritis refers to the wearing down of cartilage in the shoulder joint. As cartilage deteriorates, bones rub against each other, causing pain, inflammation, and loss of movement. Over time, it can severely impact your lifestyle and sleep.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
- Persistent shoulder pain at rest or during movement
- Stiffness or inability to raise the arm overhead
- Clicking, grinding, or catching sensations
- Difficulty sleeping on the affected side
- Muscle weakness and reduced range of motion
- Osteoarthritis – Age-related wear and tear
- Rheumatoid Arthritis – Autoimmune inflammation affecting joints
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis – Following a fracture, dislocation, or surgery
- Rotator Cuff Arthropathy – Advanced rotator cuff tear leading to joint damage
- Avascular Necrosis – Bone collapse due to reduced blood supply
- Clinical examination
- X-rays and MRI (to assess cartilage and joint space)
- Range of motion and strength tests
- Blood tests if autoimmune arthritis is suspected
🧘 Non-Surgical:
- Activity modification
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Physiotherapy and strengthening exercises
- Injections: Corticosteroids or Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Ice packs or heat therapy for symptom relief
🔧 Surgical Options (If conservative treatment fails):
- Arthroscopic Debridement – Cleaning inflamed tissues (early stage)
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery – Total or Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Non-surgical management: ₹2,000 – ₹20,000
- Surgical options: ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,80,000 (depending on the procedure)