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Conditions Treated

Shoulder Arthritis

Wearing of the shoulder joint causing deep pain and loss of overhead motion.

Dr. L. Tomar with the VELYS robotic surgical system
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Overview

Shoulder arthritis is less common than knee or hip but equally disabling. It affects reaching overhead, dressing and sleeping on the affected side.

Symptoms

  • Deep shoulder pain, worse at night
  • Grinding or clicking with movement
  • Loss of reach — combing hair, reaching back pocket

Causes & risk factors

  • Osteoarthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Old fractures and dislocations

Treatment options

  • Guided physiotherapy and posture correction
  • Injections (steroid, PRP) for early cases
  • Anatomic or reverse total shoulder replacement for advanced disease

About this condition

Shoulder Arthritis — frequently asked questions

Patient stories

Patients on getting the right diagnosis

Real experiences from people who chose Dr. L. Tomar for their joint care.

I had been told to 'live with it'. A proper evaluation identified what was actually treatable — and what wasn't.
Sunita M.
Osteoarthritis Patient · Gurgaon
Getting the right diagnosis for my groin pain took years. Once identified, treatment was straightforward and effective.
Ritu J.
Hip Impingement Patient · Noida
Non-surgical care worked for me — bracing, PRP and physiotherapy. Surgery was never rushed into.
Neeraj V.
Tennis Elbow Patient · Delhi

Names shortened and photos withheld to protect patient privacy. Individual results vary based on condition, age and overall health.

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