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Cyst of shoulder joint
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The cyst of the shoulder joint is a sedentary formation of a rounded shape, capable of reaching in sizes from a few millimeters to five centimeters. The cavity of this formation is filled with liquid contents, the cyst itself has a densified structure and clearly defined boundaries, not soldered to the skin. The nature of the course of the disease with the development of a cyst is benign.
[Causes of cyst of shoulder joint
Causes of the cyst of the shoulder joint may have a connection with the development of bursitis or tendovaginitis, as well as pathologies such as arthritis, arthrosis, osteoarthritis. The causes of the appearance of the cyst of the shoulder joint include trauma and frequent physical activity.
Symptoms of the cyst of the shoulder joint
Symptoms of the cyst of the shoulder joint at the stage of its formation may be absent. Subsequently, as the growth increases, such signs as swelling in the joint area, the emergence of pain sensations when moving with the shoulder, numbness of tissues. When probing the affected area, there is a rounded seal that has sharp edges.
Treatment of the cyst of the shoulder joint
Treatment of the cyst of the shoulder joint is prescribed based on the size of the neoplasm, the progression of the cyst, the general condition of the shoulder joint. With a rapid increase in size, the cyst is usually surgically removed. Conservative treatment of the cyst of the shoulder joint is to pierce the neoplasm with a puncture needle and cleanse its cavity of the liquid contained in it. Further, the affected area is treated with antibacterial agents, after which a tight bandage is applied. After puncturing the cyst, physiotherapeutic procedures can be prescribed to the patient. It should be noted that with this approach to treatment, cases of recurrent cysts are not uncommon.
The optimal method of treatment of the cyst of the shoulder joint is arthroscopic removal. The joint is not completely opened, which reduces the risk of injury to connective tissues.