In total shoulder replacement the result is highly dependent upon the integrity or
reconstructability of the muscles, tendons, and capsule, as well as the experience of the …

Several categories of factors influence the outcome of prosthetic reconstruction of the
shoulder (Table 1). Among these categories are the nature and degree of shoulder …

• Some patients with degenerative, rheumatoid, and traumatic diseases of the glenohumeral
joint require treatment primarily to relieve pain. In the absence of complete knowledge of …

A prospective study was done of fifty total shoulder replacements in forty-four patients who
were followed for an average of 3.5 years (range, 2.0 to 7.5 years). The preoperative …

Prosthetic substitution of the glenohumeral joint, begun at the end of the last century, has
developed greatly in recent years. Today the most widely used shoulder prostheses are …

Fortunately, revision surgery after prosthetic shoulder arthroplasty is rarely required.
However, various complications or combinations of complications can lead to the need for …

Severe shoulder disability caused by arthritis, such as rheumatoid disease, osteoarthritis,
post-traumatic arthritis, and avascular necrosis, is not common. Rheumatoid arthritis is by far …

The experience with total shoulder replacement has led to a greater understanding of the
large spectrum of pathology which is associated with glenohumeral cartilage loss. For the …

Reconstruction after a failed shoulder arthroplasty is especially difficult. The problem differs
from that of the hip and knee because of the unique functions of the rotator cuff. The large …

Shoulder arthroplasty is in a stage of development that is ahead of replacement of other
joints, if one considers not only movement and function but also durability. It is a difficult and …