Clavicular osteotomy in shoulder arthroplasty

We present an approach to the shoulder which is easily performed, offers unrivalled exposure for the accurate placement of prostheses or reconstruction of complicated fractures and is easily closed. We have used this approach since 1977 and report our results in 128 patients.

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Published in:International orthopaedics 1989-01, Vol.13 (1), p.61-63
Main Authors: REDFERN, T. R, WALLACE, W. A, BEDDOW, F. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthroplasty - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Clavicle - surgery
Humans
Medical sciences
Orthopedic surgery
Osteotomy - methods
Shoulder Joint - surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:We present an approach to the shoulder which is easily performed, offers unrivalled exposure for the accurate placement of prostheses or reconstruction of complicated fractures and is easily closed. We have used this approach since 1977 and report our results in 128 patients.
ISSN:0341-2695
1432-5195
DOI:10.1007/BF00266725