title: [Arthroscopy-assisted glenohumeral arthrodesis: a case of uncontrollable shoulder instability].
abstract: The promising option of arthroscopy-assisted glenohumeral arthrodesis to treat shoulder instability is presented. Compared with open arthrodesis of the shoulder, especially the cosmetic result of this procedure is better. Clinical follow-up revealed that in addition to pain reduction there was an improvement in the shoulder function as assessed according to the Constant and Murley scores. Evaluation of the DASH questionnaire and the Sf-36 health questionnaire clearly showed the improved function of the arm as well as the positive effect on the patients' general state of health.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Orthopädie, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr 55, 45122, Essen, Deutschland. kay.hiersemann@uni-essen.de
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hiersemann
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Patsalis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Saxler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome