Orthopaedic Surgery/Glenohumeral Arthroplasty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
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Anterior instability after primary glenohumeral arthroplasty occurs usually as a result of failure of the subscapularis to heal. Surgery to repair the subscapularis possibly in conjunction with transfer of the pectoralis major, and in some cases with the use of a tendo-achilles allograft can restore stability and control pain, though ultimately functional outcome is frequently marginal.

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subscapularis repair

unstable arthroplasty

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