Synovitis may occur as a result of another condition (for example, rheumatoid arthritis) or it may happen as a result of an injury, or the cause may be unknown.įrozen shoulder ('adhesive capsulitis') is a condition that occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and becomes inflamed and tight. The synovial membrane of the shoulder may become inflamed – this is called 'synovitis'. Over time cartilage can become worn, or it may become damaged due to injury or an accident, leading to the development of osteoarthritis. Healthy cartilage helps your joints move smoothly. OsteoarthritisĬartilage is a smooth, cushiony tissue that covers the ends of bones where they meet in a joint. There are many causes of shoulder pain and not all of these are due to problems of the shoulder joints or associated structures. Strong tendons, ligaments and muscles also support your shoulder and make it stable.
It produces synovial fluid which lubricates and nourishes the joint. The joint capsule is lined with a synovial membrane. This keeps the head of the humerus in place in the joint socket. Strong connective tissue forms the shoulder capsule. acromioclavicular joint – where the top of the shoulder blade meets the collarbone (clavicle).glenohumeral joint – where the upper arm bone (humerus) connects with the shoulder blade (scapula).The shoulder is a complex, highly mobile structure made up of several components. The good news is that with appropriate treatment shoulder pain will improve so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy. Over time, this may become persistent pain. However, as you get older, natural wear and tear occurs in the shoulder joint and the rotator cuff tendon. In younger people, shoulder pain is more likely to be due to an accident or injury. Shoulder pain is common in our community.
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