Humeral head surface arthroplasty: a case report

Luenam, S.; Kosiyatrakul, A.; Chotanaphuti, T.; Kittikasamsin, S.

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 92 Suppl. 6: S258-S263

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208
PMID: 20120696
Document Number: 12950
Shoulder osteoarthritis is one of the common causes of the shoulder pain. The shoulder arthroplasty is an effective treatment alternative for the patients at advanced disease stage. We presented the first incident case in Thailand who had been diagnosed with primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis and was surgically treated by the humeral head surface arthroplasty. Efficacy and clinical outcomes of this treatment were described.

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