Osteochondroma of the Shoulder
Osteochondroma happens when the cartilage and bone in the scapular, humerus, leg, pelvis, or other body parts overgrow. This type of bone growth is largely benign and asymptomatic. However, sometimes it can also cause discomfort, affecting life quality. The followings are common signs of osteochondroma of the shoulder.
- Cracking shoulder at times when raising arms.
- Shoulder pain with motion
- Noticeable bump near the shoulder blade.
- Numbness
- Tingling
An osteochondroma is located under the tendon. When people do shoulder movements that cause muscle tendons to move over and rub against the osteochondroma, they have a snapping sensation in their shoulders, consequently. [5]