proximal humerus

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The upper part of the arm bone (humerus) that forms the ball of the shoulder joint, which can experience cartilage loss in arthritis.

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Shoulder: discussion + exam with orthopedic surgeon, Alton Barron, M.D.

Shoulder: discussion + exam with orthopedic surgeon, Alton Barron, M.D.

Peter Attia MD

The upper part of the arm bone (humerus) that forms the ball of the shoulder joint, which can experience cartilage loss in arthritis.