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Dr. Rachel Young, DO is a sports medicine doctor in DULUTH, MN specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. Dr. Rachel Young, DO is affiliated with Essentia Health.
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.
Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).
Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:
Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.
She completed residency at Deaconess Family Medicine Residency, Evansville, IN - Family Medicine Residency. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - Sports Medicine American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.
Residency: Deaconess Family Medicine Residency, Evansville, IN - Family Medicine Residency
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - Sports Medicine American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Rachel Young, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 120 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rachel Young, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in DULUTH, MN.
Dr. Rachel Young works as a family medicine and sports medicine. These areas are among Dr. Young's clinical interests: knee arthritis, shoulder instability, and elbow pain. She has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center (Duluth). She has an open panel in Duluth, MN according to Doctor.com.
