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Relief And Support For Shoulder Arthritis In Arizona

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4729 East Union Hills Drive, Suite 111 Phoenix, AZ 85050

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Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, offer procedures using Regenexx injectates as a non-surgical alternative for managing shoulder arthritis. These treatments involve precise, image-guided injections of a patient’s own healing agents, which may support tissue repair and joint function.

Shoulder arthritis impacts nearly 25% of adults, yet many common treatments provide limited effectiveness. Research suggests that some frequently used non-surgical options, such as corticosteroid injections, may potentially accelerate joint damage. Studies indicate that steroids can degrade cartilage and harm cartilage¹ cells in arthritic joints².

4729 East Union Hills Drive
Suite 111
Phoenix, AZ 85050

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Dr. Gupta believes in providing each patient with individualized care and a comprehensive approach to pain management. In addition to cutting-edge Western medicine, Dr. Gupta also employs Eastern, nature-based pain management methods, using turmeric, teas, and natural herbs, which have been practiced for thousands of years in India.

At Alix School of Medicine Mayo Clinic, Arizona, he completed a Fellowship in Chronic Pain Management accredited by the ACGME. His training at one of the country’s top institutions allowed him to learn cutting-edge techniques for managing chronic pain and headaches.

He completed rotations at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Jacksonville, which allowed him to learn cutting-edge techniques for managing chronic pain and headaches. While there, he gained a deeper understanding of the latest techniques in regenerative medicine using platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow concentrate.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Jeffrey Krause, MD, is a dedicated physician driven by his passion for improving the lives of patients dealing with chronic pain. His commitment to patient-centered care stems from his deep belief in the importance of improving function and quality of life, which inspired his career in medicine. Dr. Krause is particularly passionate about building strong connections with the community, ensuring that patients have access to compassionate and innovative care.

As a specialist in interventional pain management, Dr. Krause focuses on treating chronic pain in the neck, back, arms, shoulders, legs, and hips. His expertise is shaped by a distinguished military career, where he honed his skills and developed a steadfast commitment to patient care in high-pressure environments.

Dr. Krause earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado and completed a fellowship in interventional pain management at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He combines advanced treatment techniques with a personalized approach to deliver reduced pain and improve the well-being of his patients.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Dr. Chavez was raised in Glendale, AZ. He completed medical school at Midwestern University-Arizona College of Medicine and completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and fellowship in Pain Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Dr. Chavez practiced as a Pain Interventionalist in Tucson, AZ for 6 years before returning to Phoenix.

Dr. Chavez utilizes his background in Osteopathy and Physiatry in diagnosing and treating his patients with a holistic approach with a goal of improving function and quality of life. He enjoys helping patients with back and joint pain related to degenerative changes or injury with a goal of eliminating or prolonging the need for surgery but can also help with patients that have already had surgery and continue to have residual pain. He also enjoys utilizing the latest technologies in neuromodulation and regenerative medicine as additional tools in helping his patients.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Lumbar Spine, Thoracic Spine

Areas Treated

Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

*This provider is NOT authorized by Regenexx to treat the C0-C1 or C1-C2 levels of the neck or CCI (craniocervical instability).

Treating Shoulder Arthritis Without Surgery

Regenexx patients benefit from reduced pain and improved function, helping them avoid shoulder surgery.

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Reviewing Surgical Options for Shoulder Arthritis

A 2015 study that tracked 100 patients for 13 years after shoulder surgery discovered that arthritis levels were comparable to those in individuals who had not undergone the procedure³.

Shoulder replacement is an invasive procedure that involves removing the natural joint and replacing it with a prosthetic. This surgery is associated with a lengthy recovery period and potential complications. Research shows that up to 40% of shoulder replacements in patients under the age of 55 fail within 10 years³.

Shoulder Care With The Regenexx Approach

Procedures using Regenexx injectates are available through the physicians in the licensed Regenexx network at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, offering a non-surgical option for addressing degenerative shoulder arthritis.

These treatments are potential options for individuals seeking to avoid surgery, extended recovery times, and long-term use of prescription pain medication. By helping to preserve the body’s natural biomechanics, these procedures may support patients in maintaining activity levels and joint function.

Patient FAQs

The cartilage in your shoulder is there to help reduce the friction in the joint and to cushion the bone. When cartilage starts to wear down or is injured by metabolic syndrome (i.e., overweight, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides), that’s called arthritis. It leads to chronic shoulder pain, stiffness, limited shoulder function, and decreased mobility.

What might surprise you is that it’s not the lost cartilage that causes the pain but rather the chemicals your body releases in response to inflammation.

Research suggests that those who have shoulder osteoarthritis before rotator cuff surgery for massive tears are at greater risk for retears and a much higher risk for progression of arthritis after surgery.(3) Additionally, a percentage of patients who don’t have shoulder arthritis prior to rotator cuff repair will develop it after the surgery.

When a bone begins to get spurs (osteophytes) — extra extensions of the joint that are your body’s reaction to instability — it is trying to stabilize the joint. So removing spurs is rarely a good idea

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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.

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