1 September 2020

How long does a shoulder replacement last?

How long does a shoulder replacement last? A systematic review and meta-analysis of case series and national registry reports with more than 10 years of follow-up
The Lancet Rheumatology (1 September 2020) v2(9) E539-E548 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(20)30226-5
  • “Our data show that approximately 90% of shoulder replacements last for longer than 10 years and patient-reported benefits are sustained. Our findings will be of use to surgeons and patients in the informed consent process and to health-care providers for resource planning.”