title: Total shoulder arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: Twenty-nine Neer-type total shoulder arthroplasties were performed in 26 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The average age was 55.5 years and the average follow-up period was 37 months. On a 100-point scoring system, the average preoperative score of 25 improved to 71 after surgery. The most significant improvement was noted in pain relief. Radiographs demonstrated nonprogressive radiolucent lines in 86% of the glenoid components and 31% of the humeral components. Surgical problems included bone loss of the glenoid, acromioclavicular joint arthritis, and rotator cuff tears, in 7 of 29 shoulders. Follow-up study demonstrated poorer results for patients with rotator cuff tears. However, significant pain relief was achieved in 93% of our patients, despite limited functional improvements.
authors.affiliation: Charlotte Hungerford Medical Center, Torrington, Connecticut.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: McCoy
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Bade
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Ranawat
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Inglis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000601:surgery; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*