When nonsurgical options for osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint are exhausted, total shoulder arthroplasty has been well studied and carries the most predictable outcome. For patients wishing to remain active, however, proven shoulder-preserving options have been less predictable. A new study now adds to preliminary evidence supporting the complete arthroscopic management procedure.
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N. N. Verma declares that he has received royalties from Arthroscopy, Smith & Nephew and Vindico Medical Orthopaedics Hyperguide; has acted as a paid consultant for Arthrex and Smith & Nephew; owns stock in Omeros; has received research support from Arthrex, Athletico, Conmed Linvatec, Miomed, Mitek and Smith & Nephew; is a Board member of the Journal of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, SLACK Inc and the Arthroscopy Association Learning Centre. J. D. Harris declares no competing interests.
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Verma, N., Harris, J. Preserving shoulder movement in advanced OA—yes we CAM!. Nat Rev Rheumatol 9, 386–388 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2013.77
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