Patients who have undergone total shoulder arthroplasty prefer greater surgeon involvement in shared decision making
Is wedge augmentation better than eccentric reaming in RSA?
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty with and without Baseplate Wedge Augmentation in the Setting of Glenoid Deformity and Rotator Cuff Deficiency – A Multicenter Investigation.
Stemless versus stemmed modular implants for anatomic TSA
There is a general trend in shoulder arthroplasty in recent years away from traditional diaphyseal-filling humeral stem implants towards short-stem metaphyseal stems, and now, stemless humeral components.
Instability after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: risk factors and how to avoid them
In this study, the authors review the case series from a single surgeon to analyze cases of instability after rTSA to better understand why this may occur and how to minimize its occurrence.
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty With and Without Baseplate Wedge Augmentation in the Setting of Glenoid Deformity and Rotator Cuff Deficiency – A Multicenter Investigation
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference in functional outcomes, range of motion, complications, and revision rates between augmented and standard baseplates in RSA for patients with significant posterior or superior glenoid wear.
New Study Doubles Down on Debridement vs. Balloon
Subacromial balloon spacer for irreparable rotator cuff tears of the shoulder (START:REACTS): a group-sequential, double-blind, multi-centre randomized controlled trial
3D CT Preoperative Planning in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Differences in Industry Technician and Surgeon Planning
Given the increased use and availablilty of preoperative planning in shoulder arthroplasty, improved knowledge of how surgeons plan, the ability to execute the plan, and factors associated with planning is needed.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Orthopedics
The lack of diversity within the orthopedics industry has been well documented over the past several years. Since the 1970s the percentage of women entering medicine has steadily increased, and currently 51% of matriculating medical students are female.
Leveraging Data in Shoulder Arthroplasty
The goal of shoulder arthroplasty is to improve comfort and function for a variety of degenerative conditions. Shoulder surgeons who engage an increasingly complex array of clinical problems must understand the factors that may negatively impact results and lead to a higher risk of complications. A better understanding of risk factors will help not only educate patients about potential adverse outcomes, but it also leads to improved ways to mitigate complications by addressing their root cause where possible.
Inpatient vs Outpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty
Thomas Obermeyer, MD, reviews a comparison study of readmissions and complications in inpatient and outpatient settings for patients 65 years and older. Read his thoughts on reevaluating shoulder arthroplasty as an inpatient-only procedure in our latest blog post.