Abstract
In diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, the shoulder joint is often affected which leads to pain and loss of function of the upper extremity. To reduce pain and improve
function, a shoulder endoprosthesis can be implanted. Although results in terms of pain reduction are satisfactory, several effect studies have indicated that functional results, characterised in terms of Activities of Daily Living (ADL), are often poor.
function, a shoulder endoprosthesis can be implanted. Although results in terms of pain reduction are satisfactory, several effect studies have indicated that functional results, characterised in terms of Activities of Daily Living (ADL), are often poor.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Dutch annual conference on biomedical engineering |
| Pages | 90-91 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |