Introduction:. The complex 3D geometry of the scapula and the variability among individuals makes it difficult to precisely quantify its morphometric features. Recently, the scapular neck has been recognized as an important morphometric parameter particularly due to the role it plays in scapular notching, which occurs when the humeral component of a
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Glenoid baseplate orientation in
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Scapular notching is a common problem following
Background. Stemless prostheses are recognized to be an effective solution for anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) while providing bone preservation and shortest operating time.
Management of bone loss on both sides of the glenohumeral joint has been made much easier by the introduction of the
The purpose of this study is to quantify the distribution of bone density in the scapulae of patients undergoing
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INTRODUCTION. Shoulder joint prostheses have become the most commonly replaced after knee and hip artificial implants.
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Background. Locked anterior shoulders (LAS) with static instability and anterior glenoid bone loss are challenging in the elderly population.
Background. Operative treatment of complex proximal humerus fractures remains controversial. The transition to value-based health care demands a better understanding of the costs associated with surgery. The purpose of this study was to examine the 90-day costs of three common surgical treatments for proximal humerus fractures and non-operative treatment and compare the costs associated with the initial-day and subsequent 89-days of care. Methods. A query of the Humana insurance claims database was performed through the PearlDiver Supercomputer (Warsaw, IN) from 2010 to 2014 using the diagnosis codes for proximal humerus fractures together with current procedural terminology codes (CPT) for hemiarthroplasties (HA), open reduction internal fixation (ORIF),
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Background. Both anatomic (TSA) and
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of common medical comorbidities on the reimbursements of different shoulder arthroplasty procedures. Methods. We conducted a retrospective query of a private payer insurance claims database of prospectively collected data (PealDiver). Our search included the Current Procedural Terminology Codes (CPT) and International Classification of Disease (ICD) ninth edition codes for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA), Hemiarthroplasty (HA) and
Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and
Introduction. Reverse shoulder prosthesis has been developed to treat the clinical and pathological condition noted as cuff tear arthropathy (CTA). The current models of