HSS Interactive Case Lecture Highlights Practical Solutions In Shoulder Arthroplasty For Substantial Glenoid Bone Loss
The glenoid is the socket part of the shoulder joint that connects to the ball of the upper arm bone.
- The glenoid is the socket part of the shoulder joint that connects to the ball of the upper arm bone.
- Glenoid bone loss can occur due to severe arthritis, traumatic injury or repetitive overuse in sports like baseball or swimming.
- Symptoms associated with glenoid bone loss include inflammation, pain and decreased shoulder function.
- Surgical approaches presented included two bone grafting techniques: bony increased offset-total shoulder arthroplasty (BIO-TSA) and bony increased offset-reverse shoulder arthroplasty (BIO-RSA).