Shoulder Arthroplasty: Preoperative Evaluation and Postoperative Imaging.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Radiology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Shoulder arthroplasty procedures are rising in frequency.
• Various types exist, including humeral head resurfacing, hemiarthroplasty, anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty, and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
• Prosthesis components and surgical techniques are continually evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review common shoulder arthroplasty types.
• To describe their typical imaging appearances.
• To discuss multimodality imaging for preoperative planning and complication assessment.

Main Methods:

• Review of common shoulder arthroplasty procedures.
• Discussion of imaging modalities (e.g., X-ray, CT, MRI).
• Analysis of imaging findings related to complications.

Main Results:

• Detailed descriptions of imaging characteristics for different shoulder arthroplasty types.
• Emphasis on the role of imaging in identifying and managing postoperative complications.
• Guidance on using imaging for optimal surgical planning.

Conclusions:

• Understanding imaging appearances is crucial for evaluating shoulder arthroplasty.
• Multimodality imaging aids in preoperative planning and complication detection.
• Radiologists play a key role in the management of patients undergoing shoulder replacement.