Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5710391 | Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
There is a strong association between older age and decreased rates of revision surgery and reoperation after shoulder arthroplasty, with a striking association with decreased rates of mechanical failure. These are important considerations when counseling younger patients regarding their risks.
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Authors
Eric R. MD, Matthew T. MD, Cathy D. BS, W. Scott MS, Joaquin MD, PhD, Robert MD, Bassem T. MD, John W. MD, MBA,