• 1. Department of Orthopaedics, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China;
  • 2. Department of Traumatic and Orthopaedics, Henri Mondor Hospital of Paris XII University;
WUHao, Email: drhaowu@hotmail.com
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Objective To summarize the procedures of the shoulder arthroplasty and the evolution of the shoulder prosthesis, and to discuss the indications and contraindications of the several common shoulder arthroplastis. Methods The related literature on shoulder arthroplasty was extensively reviewed, summarized, and analyzed. Results At present, shoulder arthroplasties can be classified into shoulder hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, resurfacing shoulder arthroplasty, stemless shoulder arthroplasty, and reserve shoulder arthroplasty, etc. Each type of the prosthesis has several special indications and contraindications. Mostly, the shoulder arthroplasties achieved the satisfied results, such as pain-relief and restoration of the elevation and adduction of shoulder. The survival rate of the most shoulder prostheses may reach 10 years or more. Conclusion Most shoulder arthroplasties are effective and satisfied to treat the shoulder traumas and diseases in pain-free and functional restoration of shoulders.

Citation: WUHao, GoutallierDaniel. RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT OF SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2015, 29(5): 645-648. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.20150138 Copy

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