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Shoulder Joint Cartilage Injuries

A shoulder joint cartilage injury is an area of damaged cartilage on either of the surfaces of the shoulder joint, which include the upper arm bone (humerus) and shoulder blade (scapula). These cartilage injuries are also called osteochondral defects.

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What is a Shoulder Joint Cartilage Injury?

Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Shoulder joint cartilage injuries are isolated areas of cartilage damage that often cause pain, instability, and limited range of motion. These injuries can result from trauma, repeated overuse, or other shoulder conditions that affect the normal movement and stability of the shoulder.

Shoulder Joint Cartilage Injuries: Overview
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Shoulder Joint Cartilage Injury Treatment

With and Without Surgery

At-home treatment methods can help manage pain from shoulder joint cartilage injuries, but because cartilage has a limited ability to heal, surgery may be needed to prevent shoulder joint cartilage injuries from getting worse.

Shoulder Joint Cartilage Injuries: Treatment Options
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