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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 4
None 1

Member evaluations

LifesGardener

evaluated on Dec 12, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for osteoarthritis: Major
  • Side effects: Mild