Shoulder and Elbow

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 26,  2005

In discussing the broad spectrum of clinical involvement of the rotator cuff it is useful to speak of eight clinical entities which can be easily identified by simple criteria.

Eight clinical entities

Last Updated: January 26, 2005

About cuff defects

Edited By Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D., Professor, UW Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Last updated: July 1, 2013

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In this Article

• Overview
• Surgical revision for failed total shoulder replacement arthroplasty
  • Considering Revision Surgery
  • Common Causes of Failed Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Preparing for Revision Surgery
  • Surgical Considerations and General Principles of Revision Surgery
• Types of Revision Surgery for Failed Shoulder Replacement Arthroplasty

Surgery to anatomically and securely repair the torn anterior glenoid labrum and capsule without arthroscopy can lessen pain and improve function for active individuals.

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Summary

Atraumatic instability is a condition in which the shoulder starts to slip part way out of joint without having had a significant injury.

Atraumatic instability may arise from a variety of causes. A flat or small socket weak muscles stretchy ligaments periods of disuse and loss of normal coordination may contribute to atraumatic instability.

Last updated: February 4, 2013
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Shoulder joint replacement arthroplasty may fail to produce the desired result. Often these failures can be improved by rehabilitation or revision surgery

Edited By Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D., Professor, UW Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

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