Can convertible metal-backed glenoid components replace cemented polyethylene glenoid components in anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) has been used to manage degenerative diseases such as primary osteoarthritis. An increase in the use of this procedure has led to several developments in humeral and glenoid components to improve patient outcomes. This study aimed to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of the newly-introduced convertible metal-backed glenoid components with cemented polyethylene glenoid components in aTSA, and to determine whether the new component would be comparable to a conventional one for reducing the burden of future revision or conversion surgeries.

Methods

Medical records of fifty patients who underwent aTSA with at least two years of follow-up were retrospectively reviewed. Eighteen patients received convertible metal-b

SUBMITTER: Kim MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10324271 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature