Open AccessExploring Alternative Sites for Glenoid Component Fixation Through Three-Dimensional Digitization of the Glenoid Vault: An Anatomic Analysis
Author(s) -
Philip G. Ghobrial,
Rahul Burra,
Douglas A. Evans,
Steven C. Chudik
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-20-00199
Subject(s) - glenoid cavity , cadaveric spasm , arthroplasty , shoulders , medicine , orthodontics , fixation (population genetics) , prosthesis , implant , anatomy , scapula , surgery , population , environmental health
Glenoid component loosening has remained one of the most common complications for total shoulder arthroplasty. Three-dimensional modeling of the glenoid may reveal novel information regarding glenoid vault morphology, providing a foundation for implant designs that possess the potential to extend the survivorship of the prosthesis.