Who should consider shoulder joint replacement surgery with a rotator cuff tear arthropathy (cta) prosthesis?
Individuals with rotator cuff tear arthropathy should consider joint replacement surgery with a cuff tear arthropathy head prosthesis when: • the arthritis is a major problem for the individual, • the individual is sufficiently healthy to undergo the procedure, • the individual understands and accepts the risks and alternatives, • there is sufficient bone and tendon to permit the surgery, and • the surgeon is experienced in shoulder replacement surgery with a rotator cuff tear arthropathy (CTA) prosthesis. Shoulder replacement surgery with a rotator cuff tear arthropathy head prosthesis is most effective when the individual follows a simple exercise program after surgery. Thus, the individual ??s motivation and dedication are important elements of the partnership. What happens without surgery?The rate of progression of rotator cuff tear arthropathy (shoulder arthritis with a massive rotator cuff defect) is usually slow, thus surgery is not urgent.Surgical optionsThree types of surgery
