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Shoulder pain

What is it?

The shoulder joint is one of the most complex in the human body. It is made up of bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles that work together to allow a wide range of motion. When any of these components are affected, shoulder pain occurs, limiting mobility and negatively impacting a person’s quality of life.

This pain can affect people of all ages, ranging from mild discomfort to intense suffering that restricts arm movement. It may present as persistent or sharp pain in the shoulder joint, which, as we have said, is one of the body’s most complex. Additionally, shoulder pain is a major public health concern, with 1 in 3 people being estimated to experience this condition at some point in their lives.

Treatment

We use minimally invasive techniques, including injections into the affected structures or the nerves that supply sensation to the shoulder , providing effective pain relief. These treatments include:

• Intra-articular Injections: medication is administered directly into the joint to achieve targeted pain relief. These injections include:
  •  Local anesthetics and corticosteroids, which provide rapid and effective pain relief through their short-term anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
  •  Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): with its remarkable anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects, PRP not only improves symptoms but also helps repair damaged tissue, and is particularly effective in treating tendinopathies.
• Radiofrequency / Rhizolysis: we use electromagnetic waves delivered through a fine needle to deactivate nerve hypersensitivity. This outpatient procedure, performed under local anesthesia, is painless and provides significant relief within 3-4 weeks, and benefits that can last up to 2 years. It is especially effective for persistent shoulder pain in patients who have undergone surgery or when surgery is not a viable option.

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