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Shoulder osteoarthritis — ultrasound-guided PRP for glenohumeral and AC joint OA

Movement pain, night pain and shoulder stiffness don't have to mean surgery.

We combine diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound-guided PRP and targeted rehab to reduce inflammation and restore function.

Medically reviewed by Johan Hedevåg, MD

Ultrasound diagnosis1,000+ treatmentsNo referral required
Regenerative treatment for cartilage wear and rotator cuff issues in the shoulder.

Shoulder OA is cartilage wear in the shoulder joints — primarily the glenohumeral and AC joints — causing movement pain, reduced range and often night pain. Ultrasound-guided PRP can reduce inflammation, stimulate tendon healing and delay the need for surgery.

Autologous
your own platelets — no foreign material
Significant
within-group pain and function improvement at 1–3 months (Kirschner 2022 RCT vs. hyaluronic acid)
PMID 35316820
6–12 wk
typical time to noticeable improvement

What is treated?

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How it works

  1. Single visit (~45 min)
    1. 01Ultrasound examination & diagnosis~15 min
      A licensed physiotherapist assesses the glenohumeral joint, AC joint and rotator cuff with diagnostic ultrasound and creates an individual treatment plan.
    2. 02Ultrasound-guided PRP injection~30 min
      60–180 ml of blood is drawn, centrifuged, and platelet-rich plasma is injected under ultrasound guidance into the affected area — joint, subacromial space or tendon insertion.
  2. 03Pre-optimisationIf needed0–3 months
    In cases of overweight, insulin resistance or systemic inflammation, we optimise metabolic health and loading patterns to maximise the PRP response for upcoming treatments.
  3. 04Rehab and follow-upOngoing
    Individualised programme for scapular control, rotator cuff strength and shoulder mobility with regular follow-up.
  4. 05Maintenance treatmentIf neededEvery 3–6 months
    For chronic osteoarthritis, maintenance treatments every 3–6 months help sustain pain relief and function over time.

What is shoulder osteoarthritis?

Shoulder osteoarthritis is cartilage wear in the shoulder joints — typically the glenohumeral or acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Symptoms include movement pain, reduced range, night pain and gradual loss of function. Without treatment, it often progresses over the years.

How we treat shoulder osteoarthritis

We always start with a diagnostic ultrasound examination to determine which joint is the primary source and whether the rotator cuff is involved. Based on that, we combine ultrasound-guided PRP injection, structured rehab and if needed biological joint treatment.

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