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in/blogs/shoulder-pain-what-could-be-reason Close The shoulder is a ball and socket joint, wherein the ball (humeral head) is large, and the socket (glenoid) is small, facilitating movement in an almost 360-degree arc.
Key symptoms and patterns
The two surfaces are covered by a polish (much like the paint on a wall) that reduces friction between them when they glide against each other, constituting the glenohumeral joint. However, the shoulder, due to this anatomy, is inherently unstable.
To overcome this, the shoulder joint has certain unique features—the socket has banking all around it (labrum), which is a slightly elevated region made of cartilage. This is akin to a plate that has raised edges and prevents food from spilling over.
Apart from this, the shoulder is covered with muscles all around that contain the ball within the socket. The muscles that move the shoulder are attached via rope-like structures called rotator cuff tendons to a part of the ball. The whole function is much like a water well as it has a man/woman, a rope and a bucket.
Common causes and risk factors
The bucket is the arm, the muscles the individual, and the rope the tendons. If there is any problem with the rope or individual, the bucket won’t come up. Two more accessory joints are less spoken of, but are part of the shoulder joint complex.
The joint between the collarbone and sternum (breast bone) is called the sternoclavicular joint, and between the collarbone and shoulder blade is called the acromioclavicular joint. These joints are responsible for performing overhead activities like the extreme raising of the arms.
Types of Shoulder PainAdhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) This condition is most commonly seen in people who have diabetes. The shoulder joint gets inflamed (swollen), and movement gradually gets restricted, ultimately leading to a frozen shoulder. The condition is more often than not self-limiting, i. e.
Diagnosis and evaluation
, after an average of 6–9 months, the infection subsides. However, during this period, it is intensely debilitating, with an inability to use/ sleep on the affected side.
The condition has three stages:Freezing: when it gradually gets stiffFrozen: when movements are grossly restrictedThawing: when movements begin to returnGleno-Humeral (Ball & Socket) Arthritis This condition is seen frequently in people who have injured the shoulder or are suffering from long-standing diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory arthritis.
One presents with a gross restriction of movement in all directions, with a grinding feeling in the joint whenever it is moved. In this condition, essentially, the cartilage /paint coating the two bony surfaces gets rubbed off, and ultimately, bone grinds against bone.
Treatment and self-care
For individuals experiencing this debilitating condition, consulting the best orthopaedics doctor in Delhi or elsewhere can provide access to a thorough evaluation and advanced treatment options, including the possibility of shoulder replacement surgery at a specialised shoulder replacement hospital in Delhi or other locations.
Injury Shoulder injuries come in different types, like fractures (breaks in the bone), tendon issues (especially in the rotator cuff tendons), and dislocations. Shoulder fractures are quite common; the ball part of the joint breaks more often than the socket.
Tendon injuries occur mainly in two groups of the population: the sporty and elderly. People who are into sports may injure themselves while playing sports, while the elderly may get a trivia injury to an already weak tendon. Dislocations These primarily occur due to falls.
Consult Dr. Kumar Deepak in Lucknow
Persistent joint, bone, or muscle symptoms deserve a structured evaluation rather than repeated self-treatment alone.
Dr. Kumar Deepak — M.S. Ortho (Gold Medalist), F.I.J.R | ASAMI | AO Trauma — consults at The OrthoVision Clinic and Remedy Medicity, Lucknow. Call to book an appointment and discuss a plan suited to your activity level.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopaedic specialist instead of waiting?
Seek review if pain lasts more than a few weeks, disturbs sleep, causes limping, or limits work and daily tasks despite rest and simple measures.
Does this information replace an in-person examination?
No. Online guides help you understand options, but diagnosis depends on clinical examination and investigations tailored to your case.
Where can I get orthopaedic care in Lucknow?
Dr. Kumar Deepak sees patients at The OrthoVision Clinic (Ahmamau, Sultanpur Road) and Remedy Medicity, Lucknow.
