Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Predictors of Loss to Long-Term Follow-up After Shoulder Surgery.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·2026
Same author

Influence of radiographic viewing perspective on the reverse shoulder arthroplasty angle.

Seminars in arthroplasty·2026
Same author

Return to sport after ulnar collateral ligament repair and reconstruction.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2026
Same author

Incidence of Elbow Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair and Reconstruction: A US Population Database Study 2016 to 2022.

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine·2026
Same author

Do wound protectors reduce contamination in total shoulder arthroplasty? A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2026
Same author

Do radiographic measurements of glenoid or humeral lateralization and distalization affect post-operative outcomes for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty?

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 21, 2026

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
10:10

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

44.3K

Navigation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a retrospective study.

Randall A Arroyo1,2, Sierra J Casper3, Christopher D Joyce1

  • 1University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
|April 20, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Computer-assisted navigation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) improved implant positioning and reduced dislocations. While operative time increased slightly, the technology shows promise for enhanced accuracy in rTSA procedures.

Keywords:
Computer-assisted navigationLearning curvePre-operative planningReverse total shoulder arthroplasty

More Related Videos

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position
12:25

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position

Published on: September 16, 2022

4.9K
Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
07:22

Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft

Published on: June 6, 2025

923

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 21, 2026

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
10:10

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

44.3K
C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position
12:25

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position

Published on: September 16, 2022

4.9K
Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
07:22

Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft

Published on: June 6, 2025

923

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Surgical Navigation

Background:

  • Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is a complex procedure.
  • Evaluating new technologies like computer-assisted navigation is crucial for improving outcomes.
  • Understanding the learning curve for surgeons adopting new techniques is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the radiographic accuracy of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) after transitioning to computer-assisted navigation.
  • To evaluate the learning curve associated with a single surgeon's adoption of navigated rTSA.
  • To compare implant positioning and early complication rates between non-navigated and navigated rTSA.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 166 consecutive rTSA cases by a single surgeon.
  • Comparison of 84 non-navigated cases with 82 navigated cases using computer-assisted navigation.
  • Radiographic assessment of inclination, inferior glenosphere offset, and center of rotation to coracoid (COR-C) distance.

Main Results:

  • Navigated rTSA showed significantly greater inferior glenoid offset (7.0 mm vs. 5.4 mm).
  • No significant differences in post-operative inclination or COR-C distance were observed.
  • Early dislocations decreased from 4.7% in non-navigated cases to 0% in navigated cases (P = .045).
  • Operative time was slightly increased with navigation (141 min vs. 136 min).

Conclusions:

  • Computer-assisted navigation in rTSA may improve implant positioning, specifically inferior glenoid offset.
  • The navigated group experienced no early postoperative dislocations, suggesting a potential safety benefit.
  • While operative time increased, navigation shows promise for enhancing accuracy in rTSA, warranting further investigation into clinical relevance.