The symptoms and treatment of shoulder osteochondrosis of left and right

Osteoarthritis is a complex disease characterized by disruption of the structure of the connective tissue.

the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the scapula

Causes and symptoms

  1. This disease is a result of degenerative processes affecting the place of articulation of the scapula with the humerus – develops degeneration of cartilage, leading to compression of nerves and blood vessels.
  2. Development of osteoarthritis of the shoulder promotes the deposition of calcium salts in the head and the right or the left humerus from the scapula. Thus there is loss of mobility of the right or of the left shoulder joint, pinch nerve fibers, disrupted trophic.
  3. osteochondrosis of the shoulder blades can occur as a result of congenital pathology, when there is a fibrotic degeneration of the connective tissue.

The Initial symptoms for the development of osteoarthritis – the discomfort and stiffness of movement in right or left joint. With the worsening of the process, the symptoms become more pronounced, join pain, the intensity of which each patient is individual and may vary over a wide range.

types of pain

osteochondrosis of the left scapula

Pain often occurs in the area of left scapula alone, at night, for no apparent reason. Characteristic irradiation of pain in the left arm, the pain may radiate to the neck. Becomes stronger when the cultivation of the left hand to the side or behind the school. The right side is damaged less frequently marked pain in the right hand while driving.

A common symptom of osteoarthritis of the scapula is the stiffness of movement of the right arm in the shoulder joint, stiffness. When expressed pain syndrome occurs reflex contraction of all muscle groups of the shoulder girdle, so you can note the patient position: the shoulder on the affected side as if pinned to the chest, the patient is spared the hand, trying to make it as little moves as possible.

Diagnosis and treatment

To confirm the disease a neurologist focused on the clinical picture and complaints of the patient, produces a thorough inspection. To clarify the location of the lesion is assigned to x-ray, MRI or CT scan.

The Initial symptoms are a call for expert advice and therapy. There are two methods of treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder:

  • conservative
  • surgical.

Conservative treatment

The earlier the treatment starts, the more effective it will be. When to see a doctor at an early enough stage of the disease a short course of treatment to alleviate the condition. In the acute phase, when pain comes, the patient is advised to observe sparing mode is to use his injured arm as little as possible, restricting its mobility special or ordinary bandage.

For relief of pain are assigned non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: indomethacin, diclofenac, ibuprofen. The expression of the process, the doctor can recommend treatment with hormonal drugs that are injected in the periarticular region: diprospan, metipred and plasteron.

In the period of remission appointed physiotherapy course, physiotherapy and massage.

Surgery

If within 3 months of conservative therapy no noticeable effect, the intensity of the pain remains the same, as the stiffness increases, then surgery is required.