Cuff tear arthropathy - CTA - prosthesis for shoulder arthritis: Surgery with a cementless CTA prosthesis can lessen pain and improve function in shoulders with the combination of arthritis and rotator cuff tears.
Edited By: Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D., Winston J. Warme, MD
Last updated Monday, October 09, 2006
ConclusionSummary of shoulder joint replacement surgery with a rotator cuff tear arthropathy (cta) prosthesis for rotator cuff tear arthropathy (arthritis with a massive rotator cuff tear) Rotator cuff tear arthropathy
(arthritis with a massive cuff defect) is a devastating condition that
seriously compromises the comfort and function of the shoulder. This
condition is characterized by the permanent loss of the rotator cuff
tendons and the normal surface of the shoulder joint. These tissues
cannot be restored to their normal condition and the lost comfort and
function of the shoulder cannot be totally regained.
However, in the hands of an experienced surgeon and in a
well-motivated individual, shoulder replacement surgery with a cuff
tear arthropathy (CTA) head prosthesis along with post-surgical
rehabilitation can help restore substantial comfort and function to
shoulders damaged by cuff tear arthropathy.
Pre-planning and persistent rehabilitation efforts will help assure
the best possible result for the individual with rotator cuff tear
arthropathy.
Thanks to the DePuy Company, the manufacturer of the CTA head
prosthesis, for their permission to use the illustrations from their
technical manual for this procedure. Surgery for Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (arthritis with a massive rotator cuff tear) at the University of Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-BONE (2663) to make an appointment.Disclaimer
This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
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