Bone and Joint Institute
The arthritic glenoid: anatomy and arthroplasty designs
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2016
Journal
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Volume
9
Issue
1
First Page
23
Last Page
29
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1007/s12178-016-9314-2
Abstract
© 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York. The number of shoulder arthroplasty procedures has increased dramatically in recent years, with the primary indication being osteoarthritis (OA). Thus, morphology and subchondral bone changes associated with OA may be important factors to consider when choosing a replacement component. For surgical treatment, many implant options exist and survivability is often dependent on patient age, activity level, and progression of OA. In the placement of these replacement components, patient-specific guides now exist to improve component positioning, with the goal to improve long-term survivability by ensuring that intra-operative placement meets component design.
