Shoulder joint replacement for osteoarthrosis in association with thalidomide-induced phocomelia

Authors
Newman, RJ
Citation
Rj. Newman, Shoulder joint replacement for osteoarthrosis in association with thalidomide-induced phocomelia, CLIN REHAB, 13(3), 1999, pp. 250-252
Citations number
1
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
ISSN journal
02692155 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
250 - 252
Database
ISI
SICI code
0269-2155(199906)13:3<250:SJRFOI>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
The natural history of thalidomide-induced phocomelia has not yet been esta blished since only 35 years have elapsed since the problems associated with this drug became evident. This paper presents what is considered to be the first case of osteoarthros is in such an individual treated by shoulder joint replacement. Joint arthoplasty is almost certainly going to become an integral part of t he life-long rehabilitation process in such affected individuals.