What is Shoulder arthroplasty?
CATEGORY: Surgeries
TYPES:Generic: Shoulder arthroplastyBrand:
Shoulder arthroplasty, also called shoulder replacement surgery, is usually done only after more conservative treatments (such as physical therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications) have failed. The surgery is done to replace the bones of the shoulder joint with artificial joint parts.
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How do members experience Shoulder arthroplasty?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | 16 | 6 | |
| Alkaptonuria | 3 | 0 | |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 2 | 0 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Bone necrosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Limited range of motion | 6 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in right shoulder and arm | 1 | |
| Post surgical trauma | 1 | |
| Reduced arm swing | 1 | |
| Weakness in arm(s) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Dec 12, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for osteoarthritis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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