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Common Conditions that Require Shoulder Arthroplasty
Your surgeon may recommend total shoulder replacement for the following reasons:
· Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
· Rheumatoid arthritis
· Post-traumatic arthritis
· Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
· A previous shoulder replacement that was not successful
· Failure of conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatories, cortisone injections, or physical therapy
Patients with a poorly functioning or torn rotator cuff, an axillary nerve injury, active shoulder infection or severe loss of bone stock on the socket or humerus are not candidates for shoulder replacement.
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