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Jennifer Kurowicki1, William E Harkin, Thomas E Moran
1From the Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH (Kurowicki), and the Rush University Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chicago, IL (Harkin, Moran, and Garrigues).
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Patients with complex anatomy and osseous deformity undergoing primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty can pose challenges to surgeons and render off-the-shelf implants insufficient. The advent of three-dimensional printing has enabled the emergence of patient-specific instrumentation and custom implants which offer tailored solutions to address each patient's unique anatomy. This article examines the principles, indications, and clinical outcomes of patient-specific instrumentation and custom implants in total shoulder arthroplasty.
