Indications, technique, and results of total shoulder arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
Waldman
B J
BJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
Figgie
M P
MP
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D010146:Pain / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome