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Glenohumeral Arthritis
The glenohumeral joint normally functions through a wide range of motions in a smooth congruent fashion. When the articular surfaces of the humeral head or the glenoid are damaged, the smooth fluid motion is compromised, and arthritis commonly is the result.
Synonyms and related keywords: arthritis of the shoulder, shoulder osteoarthritis, glenohumeral joint OA, degenerative joint disease, DJD, degenerative arthritis
Author: Mark D Lazarus, MD 2005
Synonyms and related keywords: arthritis of the shoulder, shoulder osteoarthritis, glenohumeral joint OA, degenerative joint disease, DJD, degenerative arthritis
Author: Mark D Lazarus, MD 2005
