Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical results of total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis of the shoulder. In 2001 and 2002, five shoulders in four patients with osteoarthritis of the shoulder without cuff tear underwent shoulder arthroplasty. Their average age was 79 years (range: 72 to 88 years). All the cases were female. We used modular Neer in all cases with bone cement both on glenoid components and humeral stems. The follow-up period averaged 20 months (range : 14 to 32 months). All the cases were investigated using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association shoulder score. The total and pain scores and post operative range of motion of the sholder improved in all cases. No radiological loosening of both components was found the final evaluation.