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Published on: July 5, 2011
Humeral head surface arthroplasty: a case report
Suriya Luenam1, Arkaphat Kosiyatrakul, Thanainit Chotanaphuti
1Department of Orthopaedics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand. Luenam_Suriya@yahoo.com
Summary
Shoulder osteoarthritis causes significant pain. Humeral head surface arthroplasty offers an effective surgical option for advanced cases, as demonstrated in Thailand's first reported incident.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Surgical Innovation
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Shoulder osteoarthritis is a prevalent cause of shoulder pain, significantly impacting patient quality of life.
- Advanced stages of glenohumeral osteoarthritis often necessitate surgical intervention.
- Shoulder arthroplasty presents a viable treatment alternative for debilitating shoulder conditions.
Observation:
- The study details the first reported case in Thailand of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis.
- The patient underwent surgical treatment using humeral head surface arthroplasty.
- Clinical outcomes and treatment efficacy were meticulously documented.
Findings:
- Humeral head surface arthroplasty demonstrated efficacy in managing primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis.
- The surgical intervention resulted in positive clinical outcomes for the patient.
- This case highlights the successful application of this arthroplasty technique in a new geographical context.
Implications:
- This case report expands the understanding of humeral head surface arthroplasty applications in Southeast Asia.
- The findings suggest potential for improved shoulder pain management in osteoarthritis patients.
- Further research into the long-term efficacy and broader applicability of this procedure is warranted.
