| Arthrodesis as a salvage procedure for recurrent instability of the shoulder. | |
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PMID: 12851575 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of shoulder arthrodesis as a salvage procedure for recurrent shoulder instability. Eight patients with an average of seven prior stabilization attempts were reviewed retrospectively at a mean follow-up of 35 months (range, 24-83 months). The average time to bony union after arthrodesis was 3.5 months (range, 2.5-5 months). The patients reported significant overall subjective improvement as a group after fusion. None of the patients complained of instability postoperatively. All 8 stated that they would repeat the surgery again under similar preoperative circumstances. Despite limitations in function and residual pain, our results suggest that shoulder arthrodesis is a viable treatment option for patients with refractory shoulder instability. |
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Authors:
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J Albert Diaz; Steven B Cohen; Russell F Warren; Edward V Craig; Answorth A Allen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery / American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons ... [et al.] Volume: 12 ISSN: 1058-2746 ISO Abbreviation: J Shoulder Elbow Surg Publication Date: 2003 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-07-09 Completed Date: 2003-10-17 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9206499 Medline TA: J Shoulder Elbow Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 237-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Brookfield Orthopedic Associates, Brookfield, CT, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Arthrodesis / methods* Female Humans Joint Instability / surgery* Male Pain / etiology, surgery Recurrence Retrospective Studies Salvage Therapy Shoulder Joint / pathology*, surgery* Treatment Outcome |
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