title: Prosthetic joints for the elderly.
abstract: Osteoarthritis is a consequence of other forms of arthritis, trauma, and all the uses to which we put our joints. Because it develops slowly, it is more common among elderly patients. The mechanical defects of this degenerative disease render medical treatment ineffectual. Prosthetic joints can be implanted to restore function and therefore improve the quality of life.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012785:Shoulder Joint