What is Shoulder arthroplasty?
Category: Surgeries
Most popular types: Shoulder arthroplasty (right) Shoulder arthroplasty (left)
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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | 15 | 6 | |
| Alkaptonuria | 3 | 0 | |
| Bone necrosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Falls | 1 | 1 | |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Shoulder arthroplasty
| 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 |
Why patients stopped taking Shoulder arthroplasty
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Shoulder arthroplasty
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 24 |
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