It was reported that a patient enrolled in a clinical study underwent a right total shoulder arthroplasty and at three (3) months post-operative follow-up reports experiencing pain, signs of supraspinatus/greater tuberosity, acromioclavicular joint tenderness, biceps tendon tenderness, subacromial crepitus, and onset of numbness in fingers that lasted for approximately nine (9) months, before resolving.At two (2) year post-operative follow-up, acromioclavicular joint tenderness, biceps tendon tenderness, subacromial crepitus, occasional numbness at the bottom of right forearm through fingers, pain, instability and muscle spasm for the past six (6) months along with intermittent throbbing pain, metallic taste in mouth, weakness and muscle fatigue in right arm/shoulder and impingement were noted.Patient has been indicated for an ultrasound to evaluate the rotator cuff and biceps.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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