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Non-Surgical Shoulder Osteoarthritis Care In West Palm Beach, FL

580 Village Boulevard, Suite 270 West Palm Beach, FL 33409

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Regenexx procedures are non-surgical alternatives that use precise image-guided injections of your body’s own natural healing agents to treat shoulder injuries.

Shoulder arthritis impacts nearly 25% of adults, yet many of the other treatments still used today deliver less than ideal results. Research has shown that surgery is unreliable and that commonly used nonsurgical alternatives can do more harm than good. For example, steroids can break down cartilage1 and kill cartilage cells in arthritic joints.2

Shoulder joint anatomy graphic with labels.
Shoulder joint anatomy – arthritis pain

580 Village Boulevard
Suite 270
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

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Dr. James Ghattas is a double board-certified Neurologist and Interventional Pain Management physician who specializes in Interventional Orthobiologics. Dr. Ghattas brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice at Palm Beach Regenerative Sport and Spine in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a licensed Regenexx physician, Dr. Ghattas is part of the global network of professionals that lead the way in Interventional Orthopedics.

Dr. Ghattas’s philosophy centers on helping patients overcome painful orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions without resorting to surgery. His approach is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, and a promise to go above and beyond the “standard of care.” At Palm Beach Regenerative Sport and Spine, patients can expect dedicated one-on-one attention, an unparalleled level of expertise, and a deep commitment to well-being and recovery. Dr. Ghattas is driven by a commitment to providing signature care to patients who are likely to benefit from non-surgical solutions.

Dr. Ghattas earned his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a residency in Adult Neurology at the University of South Florida, where he subsequently stayed to complete a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management, further refining his skills and expertise. Dr. Ghattas’s was invited to join the prestigious Centeno Schultz Clinic Fellowship in Denver, Colorado; where he trained under the pioneers of Interventional Orthobiologics, Drs. Centeno, Schultz, Markle, and Pitts. This advanced training equipped Dr. Ghattas with unique skills in using orthopedic regenerative techniques for musculoskeletal conditions.

A South Florida native, Dr. Ghattas went to high school and swam competitively for US Swimming in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before getting his Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology at the University of Florida in Gainesville. There he sang and played guitar for several bands, including a Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band. Outside of medicine, he is a musician (Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, Percussion/ Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet), Tech Entrepreneur (InVirtuo, FyreFitness), and a student private pilot. In his spare time he enjoys Swimming, Hiking, Running, Skateboarding, and Bicycling.

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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

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

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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?

A 2015 study looked at 100 shoulders 13 years after they were treated surgically. The research found that the operated shoulders had just as much arthritis as that reported by other studies in patients who didn’t get surgery.3

Moreover, shoulder replacement is a major surgery involving amputation of the shoulder joint and insertion of a prosthesis. Such an invasive surgery involves a long recovery time and the risk for serious complications. In addition, 40% of shoulder replacements in patients younger than 55 fail within 10 years.3

Regenexx’s procedures for degenerative arthritis of the shoulder joint can be a better alternative for people looking to avoid surgery, lengthy recovery, and overuse of prescription pain medication. Best of all, Regenexx procedures spare normal body biomechanics helping you to remain active for your lifetime.

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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