What is the best treatment for shoulder periarthritis with osteoporosis?
Disease description:
Recently, I've been experiencing some pain in my joints all over the body. After a hospital checkup, the doctor diagnosed me with periarthritis of the shoulder (frozen shoulder) and osteoporosis. What is the best treatment for periarthritis of the shoulder and osteoporosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
There is generally no single best treatment for shoulder periarthritis with osteoporosis. Shoulder periarthritis and osteoporosis are two distinct conditions and can be treated separately. Patients with shoulder periarthritis are usually treated under medical guidance with oral medications such as celecoxib or acetaminophen. If medication proves ineffective or if pain recurs frequently, surgical options such as capsular release or balloon distension may be considered based on a physician's recommendation. Patients with osteoporosis are typically treated under medical supervision with medications such as alendronate, raloxifene, or vitamin D.
