While further research is needed in order to determine how to optimize glenoid size for patients, the results of this study suggest that patient height in addition to gender may be useful selection criteria for shoulder arthroplasty surgeons.
A Review of Convertible-Platform Shoulder Arthroplasty
Peer review of study comparing inlay vs. onlay humeral designs in RTSA outcomes, showing similar function and complications.
Review of “Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for patients with cuff tear arthropathy: do clinical outcomes differ by inlay vs. onlay design?”
Peer review of study comparing inlay vs. onlay humeral designs in RTSA outcomes, showing similar function and complications.
Evaluating Pyrocarbon Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty: Benefits and Drawbacks
Jon Wright, MD, discusses outcomes of pyrocarbon shoulder hemiarthroplasty, based on Park et al.’s Pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty study.
Optimal Tension in Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement: A Tool to Help Determine?
Dr. Kaveh Sajadi discusses optimal tension in reverse total shoulder replacement, based on Wang et al.’s novel humeral sensor study.
Review of “The Impact of Three-Dimensional Humeral Head Planning and Standard Transfer Instrumentation on Reconstruction of Native Humeral Anatomy for Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.”
Does humeral head planning impact humeral head cut and implant positioning to restore COR? Jaicharan Iyengar, MD, reviews a recent article.
Indication matters: Effect of indication on clinical outcome following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty – a multicenter study
This comprehensive study evaluates the indications for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and compares outcomes for patients.
Proceed with caution! Performing shoulder arthroplasty in pre-operative opioid dependent patients
Surgeons now need to think outside of the box on ways to mitigate postoperative complications while managing postoperative pain.
Revision reverse shoulder arthroplasty for the management of baseplate failure: an analysis of 676 revision shoulder arthroplasty procedures
This study is a look at a relatively uncommon complication of reverse shoulder arthroplasty: glenoid-sided baseplate failure.
Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis is Associated with Excellent Outcomes and Low Revision Rates in the Elderly
Dr. Gilot explores the clinical data supporting the use of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in patients over 70.