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Archambault SD, Kakazu R, Jimenez AE, Polisetty T, Cusano A, Berthold DP, Muench LN, Cote M, Slater MG, Levy JC, Mazzocca AD. Variations in the Anatomic Morphology of the Scapular Spine and Implications on Fracture After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:712-718. [PMID: 38739868 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study evaluates the role of anatomic scapular morphology in acromion and scapular spine fracture (SSAF) risk after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). METHODS Twelve scapular measurements were captured based on pilot study data, including scapular width measurements at the acromion (Z1), middle of the scapular spine (Z2), and medial to the first major angulation (Z3). Measurements were applied to 3D-CT scans from patients who sustained SSAF after RSA (SSAF group) and compared with those who did not (control group). Measurements were done by four investigators, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated. Regression analysis determined trends in fracture incidence. RESULTS One hundred forty-nine patients from two separate surgeons (J.L., A.M.) were matched by age and surgical indication of whom 51 sustained SSAF after reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Average ages for the SSAF and control cohorts were 78.6 and 72.1 years, respectively. Among the SSAF group, 15 were Levy type I, 26 Levy type II, and 10 Levy type 3 fractures. The intraclass correlation coefficient of Z1, Z2, and Z3 measurements was excellent (0.92, 0.92, and 0.94, respectively). Zone 1 and 3 measurements for the control group were 18.6 ± 3.7 mm and 3.2 ± 1.0 mm, respectively, compared with 22.5 ± 5.9 mm and 2.0 ± 0.70 mm in the SSAF group, respectively. The fracture group trended toward larger Z1 and smaller Z3 measurements. The average scapular spine proportion (SSP), Z1/Z3, was significantly greater in the control 6.20 ± 1.80 versus (12.60 ± 6.30; P < 0.05). Regression analysis showed a scapular spine proportion of ≤5 was associated with a fracture risk <5%, whereas an SSP of 9.2 correlated with a 50% fracture risk. DISCUSSION Patients with a thicker acromions (Z1) and thinner medial scapular spines (Z3) have increased fracture risk. Understanding anatomic scapular morphology may allow for better identification of high-risk patients preoperatively.
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- Simon D Archambault
- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT (Archambault, Kakazu, Cusano, and Slater), the American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Chicago, IL (Jimenez), the Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Polisetty and Levy), Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany (Muench), Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal UniversityCenter Munich (MUM), LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich (Berthold), and the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (Cote and Mazzocca)
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Kazemi N. Acromial stress fracture after anatomic shoulder arthroplasty: a case report. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:266-271. [PMID: 38706669 PMCID: PMC11065731 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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- Namdar Kazemi
- Washington Orthopaedic Center, Centralia, WA, USA
- Christ Hospital Physicians, Joint and Spine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Haase L, Ina J, Harlow E, Chen R, Gillespie R, Calcei J. The Influence of Component Design and Positioning on Soft-Tissue Tensioning and Complications in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Review. JBJS Rev 2024; 12:01874474-202404000-00002. [PMID: 38574183 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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» Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty was designed to function in the rotator cuff deficient shoulder by adjusting the glenohumeral center of rotation (COR) to maximize deltoid function.» Adjustments in the COR ultimately lead to changes in resting tension of the deltoid and remaining rotator cuff, which can affect implant stability and risk of stress fracture.» Soft-tissue balance and complication profiles can be affected by humeral component (version, neck shaft angle, and inlay vs. onlay) and glenoid component (sagittal placement, version, inclination, and lateralization) design and application.» A good understanding of the effects on soft-tissue balance and complication profile is critical for surgeons to best provide optimal patient outcomes.
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- Lucas Haase
- University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio
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Kalhor A. Scapular spine fracture, presentation of two cases and novel surgical treatment. JSES Int 2024; 8:1-5. [PMID: 38312276 PMCID: PMC10837727 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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- Ali Kalhor
- Mater public and private hospital Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Cunningham DE, Spangenberg GW, Langohr GDG, Athwal GS, Johnson JA. Stemless reverse humeral component neck-shaft angle has an influence on initial fixation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:164-171. [PMID: 37507001 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stemless anatomic humeral components are commonly used and are an accepted alternative to traditional stemmed implants in patients with good bone quality. Presently, little literature exists on the design and implantation parameters that influence primary time-zero fixation of stemless reverse humeral implants. Accordingly, this finite element analysis study assessed the surgical implantation variable of neck-shaft angle, and its effect on the primary time-zero fixation of reversed stemless humeral implants. METHODS Eight computed tomography-derived humeral finite element models were used to examine a generic stemless humeral implant at varying neck-shaft angles of 130°, 135°, 140°, 145°, and 150°. Four loading scenarios (30° shoulder abduction with neutral forearm rotation, 30° shoulder abduction with forearm supination, a head-height lifting motion, and a single-handed steering motion) were employed. Implantation inclinations were compared based on the maximum bone-implant interface distraction detected after loading. RESULTS The implant-bone distraction was greatest in the 130° neck-shaft angle implantation cases. All implant loading scenarios elicited significantly lower micromotion magnitudes when neck-shaft angle was increased (P = .0001). With every 5° increase in neck-shaft angle, there was an average 17% reduction in bone-implant distraction. CONCLUSIONS The neck-shaft angle of implantation for a stemless reverse humeral component is a modifiable parameter that appears to influence time-zero implant stability. Lower, more varus, neck-shaft angles increase bone-implant distractions with simulated activities of daily living. It is therefore suggested that humeral head osteotomies at a higher neck-shaft angle may be beneficial to maximize stemless humeral component stability.
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- David E Cunningham
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; The Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; The Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; The Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON, Canada
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- The Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON, Canada; Department of Surgery, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; The Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON, Canada; Department of Surgery, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Buchanan TR, Bindi VE, Caban-Klepac E, Hones KM, Wright TW, Schoch BS, King JJ, Hao KA. Mitigating Fracture of the Acromion and Scapular Spine After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Critical Analysis Review of Patient and Surgical Risk Factors. JBJS Rev 2023; 11:01874474-202312000-00004. [PMID: 38079495 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V. Narrative Review. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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Cirigliano G, Kriechling P, Wieser K, Camenzind RS. Reversed total shoulder arthroplasty after acromioclavicular joint resection yields equivalent clinical results compared to a matched control group. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 33:3547-3553. [PMID: 37222850 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03576-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) is a well-establish procedure with increasing incidence. Depending on the medical history, many patients undergo multiple soft-tissue procedures before RTSA. The role of acromioclavicular pathology as well as the consequences of a distal clavicle resection (DCR) before RTSA has not been evaluated yet. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective single-center review was performed on all patients undergoing primary RTSA with or without DCR with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. We compared patient-reported outcome measures (Constant score (CS), subjective shoulder values (SSV), and range of motion (ROM)) with a matched control group. The control group consisted of patients treated with a RTSA without DCR and matching was performed for age, sex, operating side, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), body mass index (BMI), and indication. Surgical time and complication rate were recorded. RESULTS Thirty-nine patients with a mean follow-up of 63 months (SD 33) were enrolled in the study group. Mean age was 67 years (SD 7) with 44% male patients for both groups. The mean relative CS improved from 43% (SD 17) to 73% (SD 20) in the study group, and from 43% (18) to 73% (22) in the control group. The SSV improved from 29% (SD 17) to 63% (SD 29) in the study group, and from 28% (SD 16) to 69% (SD 26) in the control group (both n.s.). The postoperative ROM did not significantly differ between the two groups. Five patients in the study group and six in the control group had reoperations. CONCLUSION Patients who received a DCR before RTSA showed equivalent clinical outcomes compared to a match-control group with RTSA only. Surgical time was not different, and no complication related to the open DCR was observed in the study group. Therefore, we conclude that a prior DCR does not influence the postoperative outcome after RTSA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III: Retrospective comparative study.
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- Gabriele Cirigliano
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Zurich, BalgristUniversityHospital, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Zurich, BalgristUniversityHospital, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Zurich, BalgristUniversityHospital, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Zurich, BalgristUniversityHospital, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Spitalstrasse 16, 6000, Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Lee JH, Kim SH, Baek G, Nakla A, Kwak D, McGarry M, Lee TQ, Shin SJ. The biomechanical effects of acromial fracture angulation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:2382-2388. [PMID: 37379965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The biomechanical changes and treatment guidelines on acromial fracture after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) are still not well understood. The purpose of our study was to analyze the biomechanical changes with respect to acromial fracture angulation in RSA. METHODS RSA was performed on 9 fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders. An acromial osteotomy was performed on the plane extending from the glenoid surface to simulate an acromion fracture. Four conditions of acromial fracture inferior angulation were evaluated (0°, 10°, 20°, and 30° angulation). The middle deltoid muscle loading origin position was adjusted based on the position of each acromial fracture. The impingement-free angle and capability of the deltoid to produce movement in the abduction and forward flexion planes were measured. The length of the anterior, middle, and posterior deltoid was also analyzed for each acromial fracture angulation. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the abduction impingement angle between 0° (61.8° ± 2.9°) and 10° angulation (55.9° ± 2.8°); however, the abduction impingement angle of 20° (49.3° ± 2.9°) significantly decreased from 0° and 30° angulation (44.2° ± 4.6°), and 30° angulation significantly differed from 0° and 10° (P < .01). On forward flexion, 10° (75.6° ± 2.7°), 20° (67.9° ± 3.2°), and 30° angulation (59.8° ± 4.0°) had a significantly decreased impingement-free angle than 0° (84.2° ± 4.3°; P < .01), and 30° angulation had a significantly decreased impingement-free angle than 10°. On analysis of glenohumeral abduction capability, 0° significantly differed (at 12.5, 15.0, 17.5, and 20.0N) from 20° and 30°. For forward flexion capability, 30° angulation showed a significantly smaller value than 0° (15N vs. 20N). As acromial fracture angulation increased, the middle and posterior deltoid muscles of 10°, 20°, and 30° became shorter than those of 0°; however, no significant change was found in the anterior deltoid length. CONCLUSIONS In acromial fractures at the plane of glenoid surface, 10° inferior angulation of the acromion did not interfere with abduction and abduction capability. However, 20° and 30° of inferior angulation caused prominent impingement in abduction and forward flexion and reduced abduction capability. In addition, there was a significant difference between 20° and 30°, suggesting that not only the location of the acromion fracture after RSA but also the degree of angulation are important factors for shoulder biomechanics.
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- Jae-Hoo Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ilsan Hospital, National Health Insurance Service, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Congress Medical Foundation, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Congress Medical Foundation, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Congress Medical Foundation, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Congress Medical Foundation, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Congress Medical Foundation, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ewha Shoulder Disease Center, Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Haeffner BD, Cueto RJ, Abdelmalik BM, Hones KM, Wright JO, Srinivasan RC, King JJ, Wright TW, Werthel JD, Schoch BS, Hao KA. The association between humeral lengthening and clinical outcomes after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:e477-e494. [PMID: 37379967 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between humeral lengthening and clinical outcomes after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) with stratification based on measurement method and implant design. METHODS This systematic review was performed using PRISMA-P guidelines. PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Trials, and Embase were queried for articles evaluating the relationship between humeral lengthening and clinical outcomes inclusive of range of motion (ROM), strength, outcome scores, and pertinent complications (acromial and scapular spine fractures, nerve injury) after RSA. The relationship between humeral lengthening and clinical outcomes was reported descriptively overall and stratified by measurement method and implant design (globally medialized vs. lateralized). A positive association was defined as increased humeral lengthening being associated with greater ROM, outcome scores, or a greater incidence of complications, whereas a negative association denoted that increased humeral lengthening was associated with poorer ROM, outcome scores, or a lower incidence of complications. Meta-analysis was performed to compare humeral lengthening between patients with and without fractures of the acromion or scapular spine. RESULTS Twenty-two studies were included. Humeral lengthening was assessed as the acromiohumeral distance (AHD), the distance from the acromion to the greater tuberosity (AGT), the acromion to the deltoid tuberosity (ADT), and the acromion to the distal humerus (ADH). Of 11 studies that assessed forward elevation, a positive association with humeral lengthening was found in 6, a negative association was found in 1, and 4 studies reported no association. Of studies assessing internal rotation (n = 9), external rotation (n = 7), and abduction (n = 4), all either identified a positive or lack of association with humeral lengthening. Studies assessing outcome scores (n = 11) found either a positive (n = 5) or no (n = 6) association with humeral lengthening. Of the studies that assessed fractures of the acromion and/or scapular spine (n = 6), 2 identified a positive association with humeral lengthening, 1 identified a negative association, and 3 identified no association. The single study that assessed the incidence of nerve injury identified a positive association with humeral lengthening. Meta-analysis was possible for AGT (n = 2) and AHD (n = 2); greater humeral lengthening was found in patients with fractures for studies using the AGT (mean difference 4.5 mm, 95% CI 0.7-8.3) but not the AHD. Limited study inclusion and heterogeneity prohibited identification of trends based on method of measuring humeral lengthening and implant design. CONCLUSION The relationship between humeral lengthening and clinical outcomes after RSA remains unclear and requires future investigation using a standardized assessment method.
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- Brett D Haeffner
- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Holliday C, Marigi EM, Marigi I, Duquin TR, Sperling JW. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty using an onlay humeral prosthesis, offset humeral tray, and augmented glenoid baseplate: surgical technique and review of the impact of prosthesis design on scapular fractures following reverse shoulder arthroplasty. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2023; 3:67-76. [PMID: 37588074 PMCID: PMC10426605 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has become the most utilized form of arthroplasty of the shoulder. Acromial stress fractures and scapular spine stress fractures are rare, yet well-recognized complications of RSA with ongoing studies identifying whether patient factors or prosthetic designs serve as risk factors. Specifically, it remains unclear if or how the position of the humeral tray (inlay or onlay) in RSA affects rates of periscapular fractures. The purpose of this article is to describe our technique for RSA using an onlay prosthesis, a variable-offset humeral tray, and an augmented glenoid baseplate, as well as to review the published results of acromial and scapular spine fractures after RSA based on humeral implant design.
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- Charles Holliday
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Scapular Fractures After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:e517-e527. [PMID: 35050935 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-01205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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With the increased use of reverse shoulder arthroplasty, the complication of postoperative scapular fracture is increasingly recognized. The incidence is variable and dependent on a combination of factors including patient age, sex, bone mineral density, diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis, acromial thickness, and implant-related factors. Acromial stress reactions are a clinical diagnosis based on a history and physical examination. These are treated successfully with 4 to 6 weeks of immobilization. Acromial stress fractures are visible on imaging studies and are classified based on anatomic location by the classification systems of Crosby and Levy. In approximately 20% of fractures, a CT scan is necessary to make the diagnosis. Treatment is typically nonsurgical that leads to a high rate of nonunion or symptomatic malunion. Scapular spine fractures (type III) can be treated with either nonsurgical or surgical management; however, obtaining fracture union is challenging, and the outcomes are typically inferior to that of type I and II fractures. Although the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of acromial stress fractures improves the clinical outcomes from the patient's preoperative state, the outcomes of a control group undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty without fracture are better. The exception to this is oftentimes the displaced and angulated type III fracture.
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Factors Influencing Acromial and Scapular Spine Strain after Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of Biomechanical Studies. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11020361. [PMID: 35054057 PMCID: PMC8778957 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11020361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acromial and scapular spine fractures after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) can be devastating complications leading to substantial functional impairments. The purpose of this study was to review factors associated with increased acromial and scapular spine strain after RTSA from a biomechanical standpoint. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted based on PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Embase, OVID Medline, and CENTRAL databases were searched and strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Each article was assessed using the modified Downs and Black checklist to appraise the quality of included studies. Study selection, extraction of data, and assessment of methodological quality were carried out independently by two of the authors. Only biomechanical studies were considered. RESULTS Six biomechanical studies evaluated factors associated with increased acromial and scapular spine strain and stress. Significant increases in acromial and scapular spine strain were found with increasing lateralization of the glenosphere in four of the included studies. In two studies, glenosphere inferiorization consistently reduced acromial strain. The results concerning humeral lateralization were variable between four studies. Humeral component neck-shaft angle had no significant effect on acromial strain as analysed in one study. One study showed that scapular spine strain was significantly increased with a more posteriorly oriented acromion (55° vs. 43°; p < 0.001). Another study showed that the transection of the coracoacromial ligament increased scapular spine strain in all abduction angles (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Glenoid lateralization was consistently associated with increased acromial and scapular spine strain, whereas inferiorization of the glenosphere reduced strain in the biomechanical studies analysed in this systematic review. Humeral-sided lateralization may increase or decrease acromial or scapular spine strain. Independent of different design parameters, the transection of the coracoacromial ligament resulted in significantly increased strains and scapular spine strains were also increased when the acromion was more posteriorly oriented. The results found in this systematic review of biomechanical in-silico and in-vitro studies may help in the surgical planning of RTSA to mitigate complications associated with acromion and scapular spine fracture.
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Townsend CB, Wright J, Wright TW, Pazik M, Schoch B, Gil J, King JJ. Severe acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis is associated with acromial stress fractures after reverse shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int 2021; 6:236-240. [PMID: 35252919 PMCID: PMC8888166 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2021.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Little is known about the role of disorders of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) and how they relate to complications after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). The purpose of this study is to compare the severity of ACJ osteoarthritis in patients undergoing RSA with and without postoperative acromial and scapular spine fractures. Methods A retrospective review was performed to identify all patients who underwent primary RSA between 1/1/2007 and 10/31/2019 with a postoperative acromial or scapular spine stress fracture from a single institution. Patients who underwent RSA with a fracture were compared with an age-, sex-, and preoperative diagnosis-matched control group (1:4 controls) with a minimum 2-year follow-up. We compared demographics, medical comorbidities, and ACJ osteoarthritis between the 2 groups. Preoperative radiographs and 3-dimensional computed tomography scans were evaluated for ACJ osteoarthritis in all patients. The Petersson classification, a modified Petersson classification, location of the osteophytes, subchondral cysts, ACJ space, and size of the largest osteophyte were recorded and compared between the 2 groups. Results The study included 11 patients who underwent primary RSA (8 women and 3 men) with acromial (6) and scapular spine (5) fractures confirmed radiographically and 44 matched controls (average follow-up 3.1 vs. 4.3 years, P = .17). Average age at surgery was similar between study and control groups (69.6 vs. 70.0 years, P = .86). ACJ osteoarthritis with osteophytes larger than 2 mm was common and similar between the 2 groups (91% of patients with acromial fracture and 66% of controls, P = .15). There was no significant difference in the size or location of the ACJ osteophytes. The Petersson classification was similar between groups. However, the percentage of patients with subchondral ACJ cysts was higher in the fracture group (91% vs. 50%, P = .02), and the percentage of patients with large spanning or fused osteophytes was significantly higher in the fracture group (55% vs. 14%, P = .008). Conclusion Radiographic ACJ osteoarthritis is common in patients undergoing RSA. Severe ACJ osteoarthritis with completely spanning or fused osteophytes may predispose patients to acromial or scapular spine fractures after RSA.
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Causes of acromion and scapular spine fractures following reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a retrospective analysis and literature review. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 44:2673-2681. [PMID: 32995915 PMCID: PMC7679357 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04813-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Purpose Fractures of the acromion and the scapular spine are serious complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. They concern about 4 to 5% of the patients and always result in a significant deterioration of shoulder function. Different causes have been taken into consideration, particularly stress or fatigue fractures. The purpose of the present study was to analyse our own cases and to discuss the causes reported in the literature. Methods We reviewed our shoulder arthroplasty registry and the consultation reports of the last ten years. The charts and radiographs of all patients who had a post-operative fracture of the acromion or the scapular spine were carefully examined and the results were compared with those of an age- and gender-matched control group. Results Twelve patients with an average age of 79 years sustained a fracture of the acromion (n = 6) or the scapular spine (n = 6). The time interval between the operation and the fracture averaged 26 months and ranged from three weeks to 70 months. Eight patients (67%) had a trauma. Seven of them reported a fall on the corresponding shoulder and one a heavy blow on the acromion. The four non-traumatic fractures were attributed to poor bone quality. All 12 patients had immediate pain and difficulty to actively elevate the affected arm. The time interval between the fracture and its diagnosis averaged ten weeks (0 to 10 months). At final follow-up, all patients could reach their face and refused further surgery. Two patients rated their result as good, six as acceptable and four as poor. Conclusions Our study cannot support the hypothesis that most acromion and scapular spine fractures after RSA are the result of increased tension in the deltoid or stress fractures. In our series, the majority of the fractures were related to a fall. Implantation of a reverse prosthesis exposes the acromion and makes it more vulnerable to direct trauma. Non-traumatic fractures were associated with poor bone quality.
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