Taco Gosens, T J Anne Karelse, Liza N van Steenbergen, Anouk M E Giesberts
The shoulder prosthesis is increasingly used as a solution for various shoulder problems. On the basis of a few cases, an overview is given of the various situations in which a shoulder prosthesis can be used, with a small risk of complications, a high risk of pain reduction and a long survival. In addition, a shoulder prosthesis improves the quality of life and is cost-effective. It is important, however, to set the correct indication with an eye for various psychosocial factors. The individual end result depends on patient-related factors such as pathology, general condition, activity and expectations...
September 6, 2023: Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde