Abstract
Unconstrained total shoulder arthroplasty is a highly effective and successful operation in the patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Reliable pain relief can be obtained, often with an improvement in range-of-motion and function of the entire extremity. Rheumatoid patients may present with difficult soft-tissue and bony deficiencies, but careful planning and intraoperative procedures help to maximize the outcome and minimize the possible complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 435-444 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Orthopedic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine