Accurate placement of the glenoid component in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is important to reduce component loosening, scapular notching, instability and to maximize impingement-free range of motion.
Screw Length and Quantity in rTSA
Jay J. King, MD Read complete study: Impact of screw length and screw quantity on reverse total shoulder arthroplasty glenoid fixation for 2 different sizes of glenoid baseplates Even though reverse…
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Clinical Studies Validate the Accuracy of GPS in Targeting Implant Placement in Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Moby Parsons, MD Read complete study: Computer navigation re-creates planned glenoid placement and reduces correction variability in total shoulder arthroplasty: an in vivo case-control study The incidence of shoulder arthroplasty…
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Is patient-specific instrumentation better than standard instruments in shoulder arthroplasty?
Stephanie Muh, MD Read complete study: Accuracy of patient-specific instrumentation in shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis One of the most difficult aspects of shoulder arthroplasty remains the ability…
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Opioid-Free Shoulder Arthroplasty: Are We There Yet?
Thomas Obermeyer, MD Read complete study: Opioid-free shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective study of a novel clinical care pathway As the evolution of shoulder arthroplasty permits progressively shorter lengths of hospital…
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The Effect of Glenoid Component Lucency on Outcomes
Kaveh Sajadi, MD Read complete study: Glenoid component lucencies are associated with poorer patient-reported outcomes following anatomic shoulder arthroplasty The volume of shoulder replacements performed has grown exponentially in the…
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Navigated Ream and Run Procedure with ExactechGPS
Moby Parsons, MD The Ream and Run shoulder replacement is a great option for younger patients with shoulder arthritis who have failed conservative treatment yet wish to maintain a high…
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PRP: Should I Be Using It?
Kaveh Sajadi, MD PRP, platelet-rich plasma, is touted by some to be a revolutionary treatment with the potential to heal or alleviate any number of ailments, from arthritis to tendinopathies…
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Stress Fractures After rTSA. Not Every Onlay is Created Equal.
Ian Byram, MD Read complete study: Increased scapular spine fractures after reverse shoulder arthroplasty with a humeral onlay short stem: an analysis of 485 consecutive cases Since its FDA clearance in…
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Scapular Fractures After RSA – The Bane of Our Existence
Stephanie Muh, MD Read complete study: Scapular fracture in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (Grammont Style): prevalence, functional, and radiographic results with minimum 5-year follow up The development of postoperative scapular spine…
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