Shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears: The combination of arthritis and rotator cuff tears is called rotator cuff tear arthropathy. The management of this condition requires thought and experience.
Edited By: Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D., Winston J. Warme, MD
Last updated Thursday, January 13, 2005
Incidence and risk factorsIncidence Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large
rotator cuff tear) most commonly affects individuals older than 65
years. It is more common in women than in men. When severe, special
surgical procedures, such as a prosthetic replacement with at CTA head or a reverse Delta (reversed) prosthesis may be indicated in contrast to management with a total shoulder joint replacement.
Acquisition The cause of rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis
with a large rotator cuff tear) is not clear. Most affected individuals
have not had injuries to their shoulders. Rather that resulting from
trauma, their rotator cuff tears happened as a progressive degeneration
of the shoulder; this same degeneration seems to affect the joint
surface as well.
Genetics Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large
rotator cuff tear) is not known to be inherited, although rotator cuff
tears appear to be more common in individuals from families in which
other members also have cuff tears.
Communicability Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large rotator cuff tear) is not contagious.Lifestyle risk factors Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large
rotator cuff tear) is not known to be associated with diet, metabolism,
or lifestyle. Individuals with severe rheumatoid arthritis may develop
a shoulder condition similar to rotator cuff tear arthropathy.
Injury & trauma risk factors Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large
rotator cuff tear) may result from rotator cuff tears following an
injury or trauma, but more commonly the condition arises from
progressive degenerative failure of the rotator cuff.Prevention Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large
rotator cuff tear) cannot be prevented. However, some of its
progression may be minimized by maintaining the range of motion of the
shoulder joint.
Surgery for rotator cuff tear arthropathy (shoulder 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.
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