Avascular Necrosis of the Shoulder
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the humeral head accounts for 5% of all shoulder arthroplasties performed. Alterations to the blood supply of the humeral head result in…
The Evolution of Shoulder Arthroplasty
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter chronicles the evolution of shoulder replacement arthroplasty. Major concepts and contributors are identified. Many implants of historical significance, as well as those used today,…
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty or Hemiarthroplasty for Arthritis: Current Trends and Technical Considerations
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter contains a review of the debate between total shoulder arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty for the surgical treatment of glenohumeral arthritic conditions. The indications and contraindications…
Shoulder Arthroplasty in Posttraumatic Arthropathy: Technique and Results
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Shoulder arthroplasty for posttraumatic arthropathy is more technically challenging than arthroplasty for primary degenerative arthritis. This procedure is reserved for patients with painful malunions and glenohumeral…
Arthroplasty for Arthritis after Instability, Including Postcapsulorrhaphy and Chronic Dislocations
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Arthritis can be a debilitating sequela of chronic shoulder instability and surgical stabilization. These patients are often young, and conservative options are limited. Arthroplasty in these…
Rehabilitation after Shoulder Arthroplasty
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter addresses the influence of pathology on postoperative rehabilitation, as well as the nuances of postoperative evaluation. In addition, we discuss both normal goals and…
Complications of Conventional Shoulder Arthroplasty
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Common complications of shoulder arthroplasty include infection, instability, stiffness, rotator cuff problems, loosening, periprosthetic fractures, and neurologic injury. We discuss the incidence and possible causes and…
Debridement, Chondroplasty, and Soft Tissue Releases
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Arthroscopic debridement of the osteoarthritic shoulder is an effective treatment option in the young, active patient or in the medically fragile patient. Concomitant shoulder pathology, such…
The Rotator Cuff Deficient Arthritic Shoulder
CHAPTER PREVIEW Chapter Synopsis The diagnosis, natural history, and management of the rotator cuff deficient shoulder with osteoarthritis continue to present difficulties for all orthopedic surgeons. It represents a spectrum…
Hemiarthroplasty for Arthritis
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Humeral head hemiarthroplasty is a proven effective method of improving pain and functional deficits of the shoulder related to conditions including osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, humeral head…
