title: Total joint arthroplasty. The shoulder.
abstract: 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 majority of patients, a simple "resurfacing" prosthesis with muscle repair is the best choice. With this type of implant, pain relief is consistent (92% in 50 shoulders), mechanical failures are rare (2%), and, with repair of all muscles, an opportunity is provided for maximal return of function.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*