title: Arthroplasty in the young patient.
abstract: Shoulder pain and loss of function caused by degenerative joint disease is extremely disabling to young people who have an active lifestyle. If non-operative and minimally invasive treatment fails, shoulder arthroplasty is a reasonable option. This article reviews the options and indications for their use in shoulder disability in the young patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Julie M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: Katie B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Vadasdi
authors.forename: Louis U
authors.initials: LU
authors.lastname: Bigliani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome