CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Glenoid bone loss when present with primary osteoarthritis is usually posterior and with rotator cuff deficiency is superior and medial. When primary arthroplasty is performed, use…
CHAPTER PREVIEW Chapter Synopsis The indications, techniques, and results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty, evolved exclusively from leading shoulder centers in Europe, are found in fewer than 20 published reports of…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Rotator cuff (RTC) tears following total shoulder arthroplasty represent one of the more common postoperative complications, though the overall incidence remains low (1% to 2%). The…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Total shoulder arthroplasty has become the surgical treatment of choice for most severe arthritis affecting the glenohumeral joint. With increasing numbers of primary arthroplasties being carried…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Primary humeral head replacement for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures, when indicated, reliably provides good results in terms of pain relief. However, the results for…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS In this chapter we summarize the use of partial resurfacing options for the treatment of glenohumeral cartilage lesions. We discuss the evaluation of patients, surgical indications,…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Total shoulder replacement in the setting of primary osteoarthritis has evolved over the years. Current techniques and modern implants allow for predictable pain relief and an…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The revision of a failed shoulder arthroplasty is one of the most difficult problems facing the orthopedic surgeon today. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty has been proven to…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Early diagnosis of infection is the most important factor that affects prognosis. Treatment depends on the type of infection, isolated organism, extent of infection, and overall…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter describes one of the most common complications of total shoulder arthroplasty: glenoid loosening. A review of the literature describes the depth of the problem…
