Review highlights multiple nonsurgical treatments for glenohumeral osteoarthritis in young patients, suggesting their potential benefits.
Glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA) is a chronic, debilitating condition that can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life. GHOA in a young, active patient presents challenges for the treating physician due to a lack of known evidence-based treatment options. This article reviews the current literature of nonsurgical treatment choices from non-invasive modalities such as rehabilitation strategies and medications, to more invasive options including injections of corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, ketorolac, prolotherapy, and orthobiologics. This review is intended to provide summaries and recommendations of several treatment choices for this condition based on an objective evaluation of the recent evidence.
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