Rotator Cuff Arthropathy

(are-throp’-a-thee)

A condition of the shoulder that involves both a massive rotator cuff tear and debilitating arthritis with loss of cartilage.

Causes

• The rotator cuff muscles may be torn due to an injury (fall, accident), aging, overuse (sport or occupational) or severe arthritis.
• Rotator Cuff tears that go untreated can also lead to arthritis as the lack of muscular support allows the bones to rub against each other.

 Symptoms

• Severe pain with rotation and rising of the arm

Treatment

A Reversed Total Joint Replacement

• Non repairable massive rotator cuff tear arthropathy.
• When pain and immobility prevent even minimal activities of daily living
• Failed previous shoulder surgery or replacement.

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