Rotator Cuff Deficient Arthritis of the Glenohumeral Joint
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
;
: 196-202, 2010.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-46906
ABSTRACT
Rotator cuff deficient arthritis of the glenohumeral joint, especially cuff tear arthropathy, has proved a challenging clinical entity for orthopaedic surgeons ever since Charles Neer originally detailed the problem in 1983. Understanding has improved regarding the pathophysiology and pathomechanics underlying cuff tear arthropathy. Surgical reconstruction options can lead to excellent outcomes for patients afflicted with these painful and functionally limited shoulders. Humeral hemiarthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty have jumped to the forefront in the treatment of cuff tear arthropathy. As studies continue to look at the results of these procedures in cuff tear arthropathy, existing indications and treatment algorithms will be further refined. In this article the history and pathophysiology of cuff tear arthropathy are reviewed. Additionally, the clinical findings and results of surgical reconstruction are discussed.
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Main subject:
Arthritis
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Shoulder Joint
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Rotator Cuff
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Arthroplasty, Replacement
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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