Glenoid bone loss in shoulder arthroplasty: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Crucial to the success of any total or reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is the stability of the glenoid component fixation. Instability can lead to early implant failure and unsatisfactory results. Patients often present with varying forms of glenoid bone loss (GBL) in both the primary and revision settings, which can be a challenge for the treating surgeon. Severe cases of GBL can increase the risk of potential complications and diminish implant longevity. The use of the reverse total shoulder replacement has been particularly helpful when addressing significant glenoid bony defects. Various approaches have been proposed to deal with GBL, all of which require an individualized assessment of the specifics of the defect in order to provide maximal fixatio

SUBMITTER: Al-Omairi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10929280 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature