Shoulder arthrodesis for the treatment of XXXX .

@entity1 @entity5300 @entity1159 @entity158 @entity912 @entity2685
In 14 adult @entity1 with @entity2685 , shoulder arthrodesis was completed in a position of 30 degrees abduction, 30 degrees flexion, and 30 degrees internal rotation. Abduction was measured by the position of the arm in relation to the side of the body with the scapula in the anatomic position. Internal fixation was used in each case. Six @entity1 had had Steindler procedures. Three @entity1 with complete @entity912 were treated by above-elbow amputation. All shoulders fused. Mean follow-up time was 32 months. All @entity1 noted that shoulder fusion had improved the function of their extremities. Minimum shoulder motion was 60 degrees abduction and 50 degrees flexion. Three procedures failed because of continued @entity158 that was not relieved by surgery. One @entity1 with an @entity1159 disliked the combination of shoulder and elbow flexion. Seven @entity1 required plate removal. Only one of the three @entity1 who had had above-elbow amputation became a good prosthetic user. Shoulder arthrodesis is a reliable procedure that improves function in adult @entity1 with @entity5300 .
