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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
Short-term results of total shoulder arthroplasty for ochronotic arthritis
Desiree Dorleijn1, Arthur van Noort2, Guus Janus1
1Isala, Dokter van Heesweg 2, 8025 AB Zwolle, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited autosomal recessive disorder resulting in large joint osteoarthritis with black discoloration of the cartilage. The glenohumeral is the third most affected joint. Two cases of ochronotic shoulder arthropathy with three shoulder joint replacements are presented. Stemless shoulder arthroplasty was implanted with moderate to good results up to 2 years follow-up regarding pain and range of motion.
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