Soft-tissue balancing in total shoulder arthroplasty

Orthop Clin North Am. 1998 Jul;29(3):415-22. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70017-1.

Abstract

When a total shoulder arthroplasty is performed, restoration of the anatomy to near normal is important in order to achieve a stable implant. So as not to sacrifice stability, it is not uncommon for soft tissues to be either over tightened or insufficiently released. This article analyzes the various factors to consider in order to obtain appropriate soft-tissue balancing for a successful total shoulder arthroplasty.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / pathology
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / physiopathology
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / surgery
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods*
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / pathology
  • Joint Instability / physiopathology
  • Joint Instability / surgery
  • Osteoarthritis / pathology
  • Osteoarthritis / physiopathology
  • Osteoarthritis / surgery
  • Rotator Cuff / pathology
  • Rotator Cuff / physiopathology
  • Rotator Cuff / surgery
  • Shoulder / pathology
  • Shoulder / physiopathology
  • Shoulder / surgery*
  • Shoulder Fractures / pathology
  • Shoulder Fractures / physiopathology
  • Shoulder Fractures / surgery
  • Shoulder Joint / pathology
  • Shoulder Joint / physiopathology
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*