Aims. Corticosteroid injections are often used to manage glenohumeral arthritis in patients who may be candidates for future total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) or reverse
The aim of this study was to describe a quantitative 3D CT method to measure rotator cuff muscle volume, atrophy, and balance in healthy controls and in three pathological shoulder cohorts. In all, 102 CT scans were included in the analysis: 46 healthy, 21 cuff tear arthropathy (CTA), 18 irreparable rotator cuff tear (IRCT), and 17 primary osteoarthritis (OA). The four rotator cuff muscles were manually segmented and their volume, including intramuscular fat, was calculated. The normalized volume (NV) of each muscle was calculated by dividing muscle volume to the patient’s scapular bone volume. Muscle volume and percentage of muscle atrophy were compared between muscles and between cohorts.Aims
Methods
Aims. The aim of this study was to use national registry database information to estimate cumulative rates and relative risk of revision due to infection after reverse
Aims.
Aims. The primary aim of this prospective, multicentre study is to describe the rates of returning to golf following hip, knee, ankle, and
The August 2024 Shoulder & Elbow Roundup. 360. looks at: Comparing augmented and nonaugmented locking-plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures in the elderly; Elevated five-year mortality following
Aims. It is important to understand the rate of complications associated with the increasing burden of revision
Aims. Patient-specific instrumentation has been shown to increase a surgeon’s precision and accuracy in placing the glenoid component in
Aims. Patients with a failed reverse
Aims. To investigate the impact of the Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidity indices on patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) following
In Australia nearly two-thirds of arthroplasty procedures are performed in the private setting, which is disproportionate to the dimensioning 43.5% of the population with private health cover. The rapid growth of
Abstract.
Abstract. There are numerous advantages of discharging patients early after any surgery. Day case arthroplasty in hip and knee is already brought into practice at many centres. We present our journey towards discharging elective
Objective. To describe demographic data, clinical outcome and short-term survival after
Aims. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical results, long-term survival, and complication rates of stemless shoulder prosthesis with stemmed anatomical shoulder prostheses for treatment of osteoarthritis and to analyze radiological bone changes around the implants during follow-up. Methods. A total of 161 patients treated with either a stemmed or a stemless
Aims. This study aimed to investigate the estimated change in primary and revision arthroplasty rate in the Netherlands and Denmark for hips, knees, and shoulders during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 (COVID-period). Additional points of focus included the comparison of patient characteristics and hospital type (2019 vs COVID-period), and the estimated loss of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and impact on waiting lists. Methods. All hip, knee, and
Complications such as implant loosening, infection, periprosthetic fracture or instability may lead to revision arthroplasty procedures. There is limited literature comparing single-stage and two-stage revision
Introduction and Objective. Only few studies have investigated the outcome of exercises in patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) or rotator cuff tear arthropathy (CTA), and furthermore often excluded patients with a severe degree of OA. Several studies including a Cochrane review have suggested the need for trials comparing
Aims. A number of methods have been described to remove a well-fixed humeral implant as part of revision
There remains to be substantial debate on the best treatment of the infected
Patient perceptions regarding the functional outcomes and return to sports after
Aims. To report the rate of early revision (within two years) after
Aims. This study aimed to assess the impact of using the metal-augmented glenoid baseplate (AGB) on improving clinical and radiological outcomes, as well as reducing complications, in patients with superior glenoid wear undergoing reverse
In reverse
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Reverse
Aims. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost of reverse
Aims: The modes of failure of bipolar arthroplasty and outcomes following revision surgery have not been described. Methods: 7 patients (2f, 5m) who previously underwent bipolar arthroplasty were treated with revision surgery. Patient self-assessment was obtained pre- and postoperatively with a satisfaction survey, SF-36, SST, ASES scores, and preoperative/postoperative x-rays. Results: Modes of failure included rotator cuff failure 6/7, superior arch deficiency (4/7) and glenoid erosion (3/7). Revision surgery was performed to reconstruct instability, resurface eroded bone and repair available rotator cuff tissue. Anterior superior arch deficiencies were all revised to a semiconstrained reverse prosthesis. Other patients (3/7) were revised to unconstrained TSA. In this group, additionally soft tissue reconstructions were performed. ASES scores improved from 33 preoperatively to 55.5 postoperatively (P <
0.05). The mean SF 36 domains for PHC improved from 33.9 to 38.4 (P <
0.05). The mean VAS score for pain improved from 5.9 to 2.9 (p<
0.05). Mean active elevation increased from 60° to 78°. External rotation improved from 45° to 60°. 80% reported excellent/good, 20% reported satisfactory and none reported unsatisfactory outcome. Complications included 2 patients with recurrent instability. Conclusion: Revision
Aims. To determine the incidence and timing of post-operative fevers
following
Introduction. Clinical decision support tools are software that match the input characteristics of an individual patient to an established knowledge base to create patient-specific assessments that support and better inform individualized healthcare decisions. Clinical decision support tools can facilitate better evidence-based care and offer the potential for improved treatment quality and selection, shared decision making, while also standardizing patient expectations. Methods. Predict+ is a novel, clinical decision support tool that leverages clinical data from the Exactech Equinoxe shoulder clinical outcomes database, which is composed of >11,000
Aims. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a correlation between the grade of humeral osteoarthritis (OA) and the severity of glenoid morphology according to Walch. We hypothesized that there would be a correlation. Methods. Overal, 143 shoulders in 135 patients (73 females, 62 males) undergoing
Scapular notching is a common problem following reverse
While frequently discussed as a standard treatment for the management of an infected
Aims. The aim of this study was to report the outcomes of different treatment options for glenoid loosening following reverse
Successfully treatment of acute
The outcome of an anatomical shoulder replacement
depends on an intact rotator cuff. In 1981 Grammont designed a novel
large-head reverse
Introduction. The use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is becoming increasingly common in the treatment of rotator cuff arthropathy. Standard RSA technique involves medialising the centre of rotation (COR) maximising the deltoid lever arm and compensating for rotator cuff deficiency. However reported complications include scapular notching, prosthetic loosening and loss of shoulder contour. As a result the use of Bony Increased Offset Reverse
Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and Reverse Total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) are two of the most performed shoulder operations today. Traditionally postoperative rehabilitation included a period of immobilisation, protecting the joint and allowing time for soft tissue healing. This immobilisation period may significantly impact a patient's quality of life (Qol)and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL's). This period of immobilisation could be safely avoided, accelerating return to function and improving postoperative QoL. This systematic review examines the safety of early mobilisation compared to immobilisation after
There are few reports in the literature of the diagnosis and treatment of the infected
We compared the rate of revision of two classes of primary anatomic
Objectives. To date, no study has considered the impact of acromial morphology on shoulder range of movement (ROM). The purpose of our study was to evaluate the effects of lateralization of the centre of rotation (COR) and neck-shaft angle (NSA) on shoulder ROM after reverse
The age spectrum for patients undergoing
Aims. Heterotopic ossification (HO) occurs after arthroplasty, especially
total hip arthroplasty. In this study we describe the incidence,
evolution, morphology and clinical consequences of HO following
reverse
If a modular convertible total shoulder system
is used as a primary implant for an anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty,
failure of the prosthesis or the rotator cuff can be addressed by
converting it to a reverse
Reverse
Aims. Reverse
This study provides recommendations on the position
of the implant in reverse
Introduction. Reverse
Previous studies report the neurological complication rate for
While the definition of “stiffness” after
Aims. Acromial fractures following reverse
Abstract. Reverse
Abstract. Background. The influence of diagnosis on outcomes after reverse
Aims. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there were long-term differences in outcomes of reverse
Aims. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of preoperative bisphosphonate treatment on the intra- and postoperative outcomes of arthroplasty of the shoulder. The hypothesis was that previous bisphosphonate treatment would adversely affect both intra- and postoperative outcomes. Patients and Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted involving patients undergoing arthroplasty of the shoulder, at a single institution. Two patients with no previous bisphosphonate treatment were matched to each patient who had received this treatment preoperatively by gender, age, race, ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), and type of arthroplasty. Previous bisphosphonate treatment was defined as treatment occurring during the three-year period before the arthroplasty. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of intraoperative complications and those occurring at one and two years postoperatively. A total of 87 patients were included: 29 in the bisphosphonates-exposed (BP. +. ) group and 58 in the non-exposed (BP. -. ) group. In the BP. +. group, there were 26 female and three male patients, with a mean age of 71.4 years (51 to 87). In the BP. -. group, there were 52 female and six male patients, with a mean age of 72.1 years (53 to 88). Results. Previous treatment with bisphosphonates was positively associated with intraoperative complications (fracture; odds ratio (OR) 39.40, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.42 to 6305.70) and one-year postoperative complications (OR 7.83, 95% CI 1.11 to 128.82), but did not achieve statistical significance for complications two years postoperatively (OR 3.45, 95% CI 0.65 to 25.28). The power was 63% for complications at one year. Conclusion. Patients who are treated with bisphosphonates during the three-year period before
Metallosis after
Hypothesis. Reverse
Surgical outcome has been linked to frequency of the surgical procedure with increased complications among surgeons with low volume.
Infection prevention in
Reverse
Introduction. The impact of prior ipsilateral shoulder surgery on outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of prior shoulder surgery on patients undergoing TSA and RSA compared to patients without prior shoulder surgery. The hypothesis was that patients undergoing arthroplasty after prior ipsilateral shoulder surgery would have inferior outcomes with higher complication rates compared to patients undergoing arthroplasty without having undergone prior surgery. Materials and Methods. Seven-hundred fifteen consecutive patients undergoing TSA or RSA between 1/2010 and 5/2014 with a minimum 2-year follow-up were prospectively analyzed. All patients were evaluated with the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), Simple Shoulder Test (SST), Functional Score, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) outcomes assessments, as well as with physical examination including range of motion assessments. Outcomes in patients undergoing prior ipsilateral shoulder surgery (PS group) were compared to those in patients without history of prior surgery (NPS group). Statistical analysis was performed using one-way univariate and multivariate analysis of covariates (ANCOVA/MANCOVA) adjusting for age, Whitney-Mann U tests, and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test, with P<0.05 considered significant. Results. Of the 715 patients, 506 (263 TSA, 243 RSA) were available for analysis (71% follow-up rate). A total of 144 patients (29%) underwent an average of 2.0±1.1 ipsilateral shoulder surgeries, prior to arthroplasty while 362 (71%) did not undergo prior surgery. In the PS Group, rotator cuff repair (RCR) accounted for 67% of the prior surgeries. PS group patients were significantly younger at the time of arthroplasty compared to the NPS group (61.6±10.2 vs. 68.2±8.6 years, P=0.035). At an average follow-up of 42.8±16.4 months, both groups had significant improvements in ASES, SST, and VAS outcomes scores and range of motion values (P<0.05 for all). All outcomes scores in the PS group were significantly lower compared to the NPS group (P≤0.005 for all). Within the PS group, there were no significant differences detected in outcome scores or magnitudes of change in outcomes between patients undergoing RCR or any other procedure. There were 41 total complications (8.1%) and 17 total reoperations (3.4%) following
To assess the indication and role of shoulder arthroscopy for the problem
Introduction:
Introduction:. The subscapularis muscle experiences significant strain as it accommodates common movements of the shoulder. Little is known about what happens with this obligatory strain once the subscapularis insertion is disrupted and repaired in the course of
The aim of the New Zealand National
INTRODUCTION.
All known shoulder surgeons in Scotland have made a voluntary registration of
Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse
Rates of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) continue to grow. Glenoid bone loss and deformity remains a technical challenge to the surgeon and may reduce improvements in patients’ outcomes. However, there is no consensus as to the optimal surgical technique to best reconstruct these patients’ anatomy. This review aims to compare the outcomes of glenoid bone grafting versus augmented glenoid prostheses in the management of glenoid bone loss in primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated study-level data in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. We performed searches of Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), and PubMed from their dates of inception to January 2022. From included studies, we analyzed data for preoperative and postoperative range of motion (ROM), patient-reported functional outcomes, and complication rates.Aims
Methods
Introduction In view of the legal claim for quality assurance in Germany, complete documentation and a professional evaluation of
Purpose of the study: Revision
Radiological changes and differences between cemented and uncemented components of Grammont reverse
The reverse ball and socket
Humeral implant design in
The aim of the study was to assess the rate of greater tuberosity non union in reverse
Background:. While reverse
Reverse
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of common medical comorbidities on the reimbursements of different
Introduction:
INTRODUCTION. Reverse
We used an inverted
Introduction:. Reverse
Background. Accurate and reproducible radiological assessment of
Aim: To reduce the amount of blood wastage in our unit. Method: In 72 patients, the number of blood units cross-matched and the haemoglobin/haematocrit fall were audited for primary total shoulder replacement (n=44), primary hemiarthroplasty (n=21), and revision
BACKGROUND. Telerehabilitation has been shown to both promote effective recovery after
Introduction and Objective. In recent years, along with the extending longevity of patients and the increase in their functional demands, the number of annually performed RSA and the incidence of complications are also increasing. When a complication occurs, the patient often needs multiple surgeries to restore the function of the upper limb. Revision implants are directly responsible for the critical reduction of the bone stock, especially in the shoulder. The purpose of this paper is to report the use of allograft bone to restore the bone stock of the glenoid in the treatment of an aseptic glenoid component loosening after a reverse
Purpose of the study: The purpose of this retrospective analysis was to assess long-term clinical and radiological outcome of humeral stems inserted without cement for
Purpose: Currently, there is little information available on the management and outcome of intra-operative periprosthetic humeral fractures during
Arthritis of the glenohumeral joint accompanied by an irreparable tear of the rotator cuff can cause severe pain, disability and loss of function, particularly in the elderly population. Anatomical
Aims. Glenoid bone loss can be a challenging problem when revising
a
There is nothing going to ruin your day like a complication after
More than 30 years ago, Neer opined that for
To determine whether pre-operative cessation of anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication is necessary for patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). A prospectively maintained database was used to identify 213 consecutive patients treated with TSA or RTSA performed by a single surgeon across 3 centres. This cohort included 24 patients on an anticoagulant agent (warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran), 52 patients on an antiplatelet agent (aspirin, clopidogrel), and a control group of 137 patients not on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication. Patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications continued these agents peri-operatively. Outcomes included haemoglobin drop, intra-operative blood loss, operative time, transfusion requirements and post-operative complications. The mean age of the cohort was 74.3 years (range 47 – 93) and 75 (35.2%) of the patients were male. TSA was performed in 63 cases and RTSA in 150 cases. The mean haemoglobin drop in the control group was 17.3 g/L, compared to 19.3 g/L in the anticoagulant group (p = 0.20) and 15.6 g/L in the anti-platelet group (p = 0.14). The mean intra-operative blood loss in the control group was 107.8 mL, compared to 143.0 mL in the anticoagulant group (p = 0.03) and 134.3 mL in the anti-platelet group (0.02). The mean operative time in the control group was 49.3 minutes, compared to 47.1 minutes in the anticoagulant group (p = 0.56) and 50.3 minutes in the anti-platelet group (p = 0.78). Post-operatively no patients developed a wound infection or haematoma requiring intervention. Three patients not on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication developed pulmonary embolism. Continuing anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication was associated with higher intra-operative blood loss, but produced no statistically significant differences in haemoglobin drop, operative time, transfusion requirements or post-operative complications. We now do not routinely stop any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication for patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty.
Background. Glenoid baseplate fixation for reverse
Crosby and Colleagues described 24 scapula fractures in 400 reverse
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) can be used in complex cases when the glenoid requires reconstruction. In this study, a baseplate with composite bone autograft and a central trabecular titanium peg was implanted, and its migration was assessed for two years postoperatively using radiostereometric analysis (RSA). A total of 14 patients who underwent a rTSA with an autograft consented to participate. Of these, 11 had a primary rTSA using humeral head autograft and three had a revision rTSA with autograft harvested from the iliac crest. The mean age of the patients was 66 years (39 to 81). Tantalum beads were implanted in the scapula around the glenoid. RSA imaging (stereographic radiographs) was undertaken immediately postoperatively and at three, six, 12, and 24 months. Analysis was completed using model-based RSA software. Outcomes were collected preoperatively and at two years postoperatively, including the Oxford Shoulder Score, the American Shoulder and Elbow Score, and a visual analogue score for pain. A Constant score was also obtained for the assessment of strength and range of motion.Aims
Methods
Introduction: Traditionally conservative treatment has been used in fractures of more than 4 parts in patients over 65 years of age. Due to the increasing physical demands on the part of the patients and the increase in life expectancy we have had to reassess our attitude with respect to these fractures. Materials and methods: We carried out a prospective study in patients with 4-part proximal humeral fracture treated with
Introduction and Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether CT-based pre-operative planning, integrated with intra-operative navigation could improve glenoid baseplate fixation and positioning by increasing screw length, reducing number of screws required to obtain fixation and increasing the use of augmented baseplate to gain the desired positioning. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) successfully restores shoulder function in different conditions. Glenoid baseplate fixation and positioning seem to be the most important factors influencing RSA survival. When scapular anatomy is distorted (primitive or secondary), optimal baseplate positioning and secure screw purchase can be challenging. Materials and Methods. Twenty patients who underwent navigated RSA (oct 2018 and feb 2019) were compared retrospectively with twenty patients operated on with a conventional technique. All the procedures were performed by the same surgeon, using the same implant in cases of eccentric osteoarthritis or complete cuff tear. Exclusion criteria were: other diagnosis as proximal humeral fractures, post-traumatic OA previously treated operatively with hardware retention, revision