Non-Surgical Relief For Shoulder Pain In Phoenix, AZ – Mountain View
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but this range of motion often requires a tradeoff in stability. The ongoing demands of maintaining joint alignment can lead to issues when injury or degenerative conditions are present.
Many individuals considering surgery for shoulder-related injuries, osteoarthritis, or degeneration are seeking relief from discomfort. However, research suggests that surgical intervention may not be effective for a significant number of cases.¹ Imaging such as shoulder MRI may show evidence of a tear or tissue changes, though these findings are not always the source of pain.2
Regenexx Alternative to Shoulder Surgery
What Types of Shoulder Injuries Can Be Treated With the Regenexx Approach?
A range of shoulder injuries may be considered for procedures using Regenexx injectates. At Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, physicians in the licensed Regenexx network frequently evaluate the following conditions:
- Rotator cuff tears
- Labrum tears/ SLAP tears
- Shoulder osteoarthritis and degeneration
- Shoulder instability
- Separated shoulders
- Biceps tendon tears
- Avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis
- Frozen shoulders
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Can Shoulder Surgery Be Avoided?
In many cases, surgery may not be required. At Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, the Regenexx approach offers a non-surgical option designed to support the body’s natural healing processes, helping reduce pain and promote recovery.
Am I a candidate?The Regenexx Approach for Shoulder Pain
The Regenexx approach provides a non-surgical option for managing shoulder injuries by using precise, image-guided procedures with orthobiologic injectates. These procedures utilize either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow concentrate, processed through Regenexx lab protocols, to support the body’s natural healing response. After evaluation, a physician in the licensed Regenexx network will develop a customized treatment plan to help reduce discomfort and support improved shoulder function.
Before and After Shoulder Repair MRI Images
Below are MRI results from two individuals who received procedures using the Regenexx protocol as an alternative to surgery.
Scroll the arrow to the right to view the MRI before the procedure, which shows a rotator cuff tear. The arrow highlights a gap where the tendon is disrupted. Scroll to the left to view the post-procedure image. The treated area appears as a dark, diagonal band, indicating tissue remodeling following the Regenexx approach.
Patient 1 MRI
Patient 2 MRI
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The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with a relatively shallow structure. The ball is the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, and it fits into a shallow socket called the glenoid. Surrounding the socket is a ring of cartilage called the labrum, which helps stabilize the joint by holding the humeral head in place. Additional support is provided by ligaments and the rotator cuff muscles, which work together to maintain shoulder alignment during movement.
Shoulder instability may develop when ligaments or tendons become stretched, torn due to injury, or weakened over time. This can allow excessive movement within the joint. Increased joint motion may contribute to cartilage wear, the development of arthritis, bone spurs as the body attempts to stabilize the joint, and further stretching or tearing of soft tissues under stress they are not equipped to manage.3
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References
1. Dezaly C, Sirveaux F, Philippe R, Wein-Remy F, Sedaghatian J, Roche O, Molé D. Arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tear in the over-60s: repair is preferable to isolated acromioplasty-tenotomy in the short term. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2011 Oct;97(6 Suppl):S125-30. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2011.06.006. Epub 2011 Jul 27. PMID: 21798838.
2. Okamura K, Kobayashi T, Yamamoto A, Shitara H, Osawa T, Ichinose T, Takagishi K. Shoulder pain and intra-articular interleukin-8 levels in patients with rotator cuff tears. Int J Rheum Dis. 2017 Feb;20(2):177-181. doi: 10.1111/1756-185X.12581. Epub 2015 Apr 30. PMID: 25930944
3. Culham E, Peat M. Functional anatomy of the shoulder complex. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1993 Jul;18(1):342-50. doi: 10.2519/jospt.1993.18.1.342. PMID: 8348135.
