Total Shoulder Replacement (Arthroplasty)

Total Shoulder Replacement (Arthroplasty) - Causes and Risk Factors

Osteoarthritis of the shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Post-traumatic arthritis (following a serious shoulder injury that caused damage to the bony structures, ligaments or tendons)
Rotator cuff tears
Avascular Necrosis (blood supply to the shoulder bone is disrupted due to chronic steroid use, deep sea diving, heavy drinking etc)
Severe fracture to the head of the upper arm bone

Article contributed by Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

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Clin Asst Prof Puah Ken Lee

Visiting Consultant

MBBS (S’pore), MRCSEd, M.Med (Ortho Surg), FRCSEd (Orth), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Sports Service

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