Also known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis destroys the smooth outer covering (articular cartilage) of bone. As the cartilage wears away, it becomes frayed and rough, and the protective space between the bones decreases. During movement, the bones of the joint rub against each other, causing pain. Once your specific case is evaluated, Dr. Millett may recommend one of the following procedures:
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty After Previous Arthroscopic Surgery for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Case-Control Matched Cohort Study
Authors: Philip-C. Nolte, MD, MA, Bryant P. Elrick, MSc, Justin W. Arner, MD, T.J. Ridley, MD, Thomas E. Woolson, BS, Anna-K. Tross, MD, Kaare S. Midtgaard, MD, Peter J. Millett, MD, MSc Abstract: [...]
