Glenoid bone loss in anatomic shoulder arthroplasty: literature review and surgical technique

Orthop Clin North Am. 2015 Jul;46(3):389-97, x. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2015.02.007. Epub 2015 Mar 20.

Abstract

Despite major advances in total shoulder arthroplasty, management of severe posterior glenoid bone loss remains controversial. Several companies have provided alternative treatment options for type C glenoids associated with posterior subluxation of the humeral head. However, preoperative planning, proper selection of glenoid size, and recognition of the operative pitfalls are crucial for successful outcomes. A review of the literature and presentation of the surgical technique for the management of severe posterior glenoid bone loss are presented.

Keywords: All-polyethylene glenoid component; Augmented; C2 glenoid; Severe posterior glenoid bone loss; Steptech.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Absorptiometry, Photon / methods
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / adverse effects
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods*
  • Bone Density
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Humeral Head / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humeral Head / surgery*
  • Joint Prosthesis
  • Male
  • Osteoporosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteoporosis / physiopathology
  • Osteoporosis / surgery*
  • Preoperative Care / methods
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Shoulder Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Shoulder Joint / physiopathology
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome