Eccentric Arthritis

Eccentric arthritis is a form of shoulder degeneration that leads to pain, reduced motion, and functional limitations. Dr Edoardo Giovannetti De Sanctis, orthopaedic shoulder specialist in Nice, treats international patients across the French Riviera with comprehensive management, including surgical interventions when required.

In this specific degenerative condition, the cartilage wears unevenly, often causing the humeral head to shift or tilt within the glenohumeral joint.

This uneven wear leads to asymmetrical joint space narrowing, resulting in pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.

Patients may experience difficulty with lifting or rotating the arm, and the misalignment can increase stress on surrounding tissues, sometimes causing further damage.

Early assessment and targeted treatment are important to manage symptoms, improve function, and prevent progression of joint deformity.