Open AccessHealing Rate and Clinical Outcomes of Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy for Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty
Author(s) -
Nick R. Johnson,
David P. Trofa,
Bryan M. Saltzman,
Katherine R Muña,
Shadley C. Schiffern,
Nady Hamid
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-19-00119
Subject(s) - medicine , nonunion , elbow , shoulders , surgery , radiography , arthroplasty , osteotomy , retrospective cohort study , dash , computer science , operating system
Several techniques are available for subscapularis management during total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Lesser tuberosity osteotomy (LTO) is advocated owing to improved biomechanical strength and high rates of healing. However, displacement or nonunion of the LTO could theoretically cause functional deficits for the affected shoulder. The purpose of this study is to examine the healing rate and clinical outcomes of LTO in patients undergoing anatomic TSA.