Shoulder · Greenwood Village, CO
Shoulder Osteoarthritis Treatment
Cartilage wear in the main shoulder joint or the AC joint at the top of the shoulder.
Overview
What Shoulder Osteoarthritis Actually Is
Shoulder arthritis presents as pain with active movement and, in later stages, loss of range — especially reaching overhead and behind the back. Orthobiologics can meaningfully help pain and function in mild to moderate disease. In advanced joint loss we will say directly what they can and cannot do.
Also called: glenohumeral arthritis, AC joint arthritis
Symptoms patients describe
- Grinding or crunching with rotation
- Deep, aching pain that worsens through the day
- Progressive loss of overhead reach
- Stiffness after sitting still
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →BMAC & Advanced Orthobiologics
Bone marrow concentrate for advanced joint, tendon, and ligament problems — the most involved orthobiologic option offered.
Learn more →Service Areas
Shoulder Osteoarthritis Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Shoulder Osteoarthritis — Questions Patients Ask
Can PRP help shoulder arthritis?
In mild to moderate arthritis it can reduce pain and improve function. It does not regrow a worn joint surface, and we will not tell you otherwise.
Request a Consultation for Shoulder Osteoarthritis
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1-983-210-8167