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What Do Subarticular Cystic Changes Seen Involving Head Of Humerus And Glenoid Mean?

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Posted on Thu, 14 Apr 2022
Question: Dear Doctor,What is subarticular cystic changes seen involving head of humerus and glenoid means?
Reduction of space between joint space on left shoulder and marginal osteophyte formation?
What is the treatment suggested when surgery is not possible.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Degenerative changes in shoulder joint.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The subarticular cystic changes and the osteophyte formation and reduced joint space- all these are age related degenerative changes in the shoulder joint. These are related to the wear and tear of the joint. IN case the surgery is not possible then regular pain killers are needed to control the pain. Oral muscle relaxants can also help in case there is a restriction of activity and stiffness. You can also start with joint lubricant supplements and a regular physiotherapy to further retard the progression of these joint degenerative changes.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Thank you Doctor.
Below are my questions.
IN case the surgery is not possible then regular pain killers are needed to control the pain.
Que:-What kind of pain killer do you suggest? with less side effects?
Oral muscle relaxants can also help in case there is a restriction of activity and stiffness.
Que:- do you suggest any names over the counter medicine?
You can also start with joint lubricant supplements and a regular physiotherapy to further retard the progression of these joint degenerative changes.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You can start with mild pain killers like Aleve and in case the pain is intense then stronger prescription pain killers may be needed like Naproxen.
You need oral muscle relaxants like Relaxyl, Robaxin, Flexeril, Soma or Baclofen.
The joint lubricant supplements that will help are Glucosamine sulphate and Chondroitin.

Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do Subarticular Cystic Changes Seen Involving Head Of Humerus And Glenoid Mean?

Brief Answer: Degenerative changes in shoulder joint. Detailed Answer: Hello, The subarticular cystic changes and the osteophyte formation and reduced joint space- all these are age related degenerative changes in the shoulder joint. These are related to the wear and tear of the joint. IN case the surgery is not possible then regular pain killers are needed to control the pain. Oral muscle relaxants can also help in case there is a restriction of activity and stiffness. You can also start with joint lubricant supplements and a regular physiotherapy to further retard the progression of these joint degenerative changes. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal