Non-Surgical Shoulder Osteoarthritis Care In Phoenix, AZ – Mountain View
At Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, procedures using Regenexx injectates offer a non-surgical option for treating shoulder injuries. These image-guided procedures use orthobiologics derived from your own cells to support the body’s natural healing response.
Shoulder arthritis affects nearly 25% of adults, yet many traditional treatment options provide limited results. Research indicates that surgical outcomes can be inconsistent, and some non-surgical interventions may contribute to joint deterioration. For example, corticosteroid injections have been shown to break down cartilage¹ and may lead to the death of cartilage cells in arthritic joints.2
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Treating Shoulder Arthritis Without Surgery
Regenexx patients benefit from reduced pain and improved function, helping them avoid shoulder surgery.
Am I a candidate?Does Surgery Prevent Shoulder Arthritis?
A 2015 study examined 100 shoulders that had undergone surgery and followed up 13 years later. The findings showed that these shoulders developed arthritis at a rate similar to that reported in studies of patients who had not received surgical treatment.3
Shoulder replacement is a major procedure that involves the removal of the shoulder joint and the placement of an artificial implant. This invasive surgery is associated with extended recovery times and potential complications. Research also indicates that 40% of shoulder replacements performed in individuals under age 55 may fail within 10 years.3
The Regenexx Approach for Shoulder Arthritis
At Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, procedures using Regenexx injectates are offered as a non-surgical alternative for managing degenerative shoulder arthritis. These image-guided treatments use interventional orthobiologics to support the body’s natural repair mechanisms. Unlike surgery, these procedures help preserve joint biomechanics and may allow individuals to stay active without extended downtime or long-term reliance on prescription pain medications.
Patient FAQs
Cartilage in the shoulder helps minimize joint friction and provides cushioning between bones. When this cartilage begins to wear down or is affected by factors such as metabolic syndrome (including excess weight, elevated blood pressure, and high triglycerides), the condition is referred to as arthritis. This may result in persistent shoulder pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and limited joint function
What may be unexpected is that the pain is not primarily caused by the loss of cartilage itself, but by the inflammatory chemicals the body releases in response.
Research indicates that individuals with shoulder osteoarthritis prior to undergoing rotator cuff surgery for large tears may face an increased risk of tendon retears and a significantly higher likelihood of arthritis progression following the procedure.3 Additionally, some patients without existing arthritis may develop it after rotator cuff repair.
When bone spurs (osteophytes) develop, they form as the body’s response to joint instability in an effort to support and stabilize the area. As a result, removing these spurs is rarely beneficial and may interfere with the joint’s natural compensatory mechanisms.
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References
1. Murray RC, DeBowes RM, Gaughan EM, Zhu CF, Athanasiou KA. The effects of intra-articular methylprednisolone and exercise on the mechanical properties of articular cartilage in the horse. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 1998 Mar;6(2):106-14. doi: 10.1053/joca.1997.0100. PMID: 9692065.
2. Nakazawa F, Matsuno H, Yudoh K, Watanabe Y, Katayama R, Kimura T. Corticosteroid treatment induces chondrocyte apoptosis in an experimental arthritis model and in chondrocyte cultures. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2002 Nov-Dec;20(6):773-81. PMID: 12508768.
3. Plath JE, Aboalata M, Seppel G, Juretzko J, Waldt S, Vogt S, Imhoff AB. Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Dislocation Arthropathy: Radiological Long-term Outcome of Arthroscopic Bankart Repair in 100 Shoulders at an Average 13-Year Follow-up. Am J Sports Med. 2015 May;43(5):1084-90. doi: 10.1177/0363546515570621. Epub 2015 Mar 2. PMID: 25731974.
