Cuff-tear arthropathy is a progressive and often disabling pathologic process affecting
the shoulder. With a growing elderly population, the incidence is increasing. Initial
treatment is conservative; however, when conservative treatment fails then surgery
is indicated. To date, the best results for the surgical treatment of cuff-tear arthropathy
appear to be for patients treated with hemiarthroplasty. This report reviews our use
of hemiarthroplasty with extended-coverage humeral head prosthesis in the surgical
management of cuff-tear arthropathy.
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