Non-Surgical Shoulder Osteoarthritis Care In Ellicott City, MD

Metropolitan Pain and Spine - Ellicott City, MD

9501 Old Annapolis Road, #305 Ellicott City, MD 21042

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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

Metropolitan Pain and Spine – Ellicott City, MD

9501 Old Annapolis Road
#305
Ellicott City, MD 21042

443-367-0011

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Clinic Hours

Sunday	Closed
Monday	10AM–6PM
Tuesday	10AM–6PM
Wednesday	10AM–6PM
Thursday	10AM–6PM
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed

Doctors

Levi Pearson, MD

Metropolitan Pain and Spine

I have always been of the understanding that the role of a physician is to act as a wise and skilled instrument in providing comfort and healing to those seeking compassionate medical care.

My curiosity regarding medical science, my empathy for the sick and disabled, as well as my admiration of my pediatrician at a young age fueled my desire to join the healing arts as a physician.

I treat each of my patients as I would wish to be treated, and consider those in my care as I would friends and family. They have come to me for help, and it is my desire and obligation to give them the very best care, skill, and comfort that I can possibly provide.

I have provided care over 30 years to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan region since the completion of my medical training at Georgetown University Medical School and Georgetown University Medical Center. My care involvement has ranged from Medical School Clinician instructor, hospital attending, to private practice physician with an effort to always enhance my skills and to provide the very best care possible to my patients.

As an Anesthesiologist specializing in interventional pain management, I am a member of several societies dedicated to the care and advancement of knowledge in the treatment of pain. These societies include The Interventional Orthobiologic Foundation IOF, The Spinal Injection Society, The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, The American Neuromodulation Society, The International Neuromodulation Society, The American Medical Association, and The American Academy of Pain Medicine

Dr. Pearson enjoys sports (former Semi-Pro football national champion), martial art (belt holder in Tai kwon do and Ninjitsu), travel, and science fiction.

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www.metropolitanspine.com

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.

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Does Surgery Prevent Shoulder Arthritis?

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 Procedures for Shoulder Arthritis

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.

Patient FAQs

What Is Shoulder Osteoarthritis (OA)?

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.

Why Does Shoulder Arthritis Hurt?

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.

Does Rotator Cuff Surgery Lead to Shoulder Arthritis?

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.

What Causes Bone Spurs?

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.