Rates of radiolucency and loosening aft… [J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013] – PubMed – NCBI

We agree with the groups assessment. Sometimes in the middle east where we see a lot more primary metabolic bone disease from vitamin deficiency and osteoporosis, the keel component placement has a higher risk for intra and postoperative fracture.

Keywords: OA shoulder, osteoarthritis shoulder, vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, rotator cuff tear, shoulder joint replacement

William D Murrell Jr., M.D.
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