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Reverse total shoulder replacement may be a viable treatment option for shoulder osteoarthritis
https://www.2minutemedicine.com/reverse-total-shoulder-replacement-may-be-a-viable-treatment-option-for-shoulder-osteoarthritis/Reverse total shoulder replacement may be a viable treatment option for shoulder osteoarthritis
by Jayden BerdugoandAlex Chan May 11, 2024 in Chronic Disease, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery
Reading Time: 2 mins read
1. Reverse total shoulder replacement (RTSR) was examined as a potential treatment for end-stage shoulder arthritis.
2. After analysing the risk factors, RTSR was shown as a potential alternative treatment to total shoulder replacement for those with an intact rotator cuff.
Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)
[...]
Click to read the study in BMJ
by Jayden BerdugoandAlex Chan May 11, 2024 in Chronic Disease, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery
Reading Time: 2 mins read
1. Reverse total shoulder replacement (RTSR) was examined as a potential treatment for end-stage shoulder arthritis.
2. After analysing the risk factors, RTSR was shown as a potential alternative treatment to total shoulder replacement for those with an intact rotator cuff.
Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)
[...]
Click to read the study in BMJ
On edit:
If, like me, you're unfamilar with reverse total shoulder replacement, this site explains it (with pictures!):
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/reverse-total-shoulder-replacement/
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