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Total shoulder arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty. Current trends
1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|August 26, 1998
Summary
The choice between shoulder hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty depends on patient-specific factors. Further research is needed to establish definitive recommendations for these shoulder replacement procedures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Shoulder reconstruction
Background:
- A clinical debate exists regarding the indications for shoulder hemiarthroplasty versus total shoulder arthroplasty.
- Several factors influence the decision-making process for shoulder arthroplasty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the variables influencing the choice between hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty.
- To present the authors' approach to managing arthritic shoulder conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of factors influencing surgical decisions in shoulder arthroplasty.
- Presentation of the authors' clinical approach and outcomes for shoulder arthritis.
Main Results:
- The decision for shoulder hemiarthroplasty or total shoulder arthroplasty involves multiple patient-specific variables.
- The authors detail their rationale and results for various arthritic shoulder conditions.
Conclusions:
- Definitive recommendations for shoulder arthroplasty procedures require further investigation.
- Optimal surgical indications may vary between individual surgeons and patients.