Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / pathology
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / physiopathology
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / rehabilitation
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / surgery*
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Arthroplasty, Replacement / adverse effects
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Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods*
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Arthroplasty, Replacement / rehabilitation
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Humans
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Humerus / pathology
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Humerus / surgery
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Intraoperative Care
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Pain / surgery
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Patient Care Planning
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Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
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Shoulder / pathology
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Shoulder / surgery
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Shoulder Joint / pathology
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Shoulder Joint / physiopathology
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Shoulder Joint / surgery*
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Treatment Outcome