Clinical Updates on Shoulder Arthroplasty

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2024 | Viewed by 699

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1. Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
2. Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Rome, Italy
Interests: reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA); total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA); hemiarthroplasty; rotator cuff arthropathy; osteoarthritis

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1. Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
2. Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Rome, Italy
Interests: reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA); total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA); hemiarthroplasty; rotator cuff arthropathy; osteoarthritis
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1. Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico Di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21-00128, Rome, Italy
2. Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200-00128, Rome, Italy
Interests: reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA); total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA); hemiarthroplasty; osteoarthritis; knee surgery; hip surgery
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1. Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
2. Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Rome, Italy
Interests: reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA); total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA); rotator cuff arthropathy; osteoarthritis; proximal humeral fractures
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Dear Colleagues,

Medical practices are increasingly influenced by technological advancements and more personalized approaches to the care of each patient. In shoulder arthroplasty surgery, the constant evolution of the implant design and combinations aims to achieve improved clinical outcomes in the shortest possible time. Also, precise indications and specific surgical techniques are used to select the right treatment for the patient, while more studies are needed to define patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, safety, and optimal ways of increasing functional recovery and minimizing complications. For reverse shoulder arthroplasty, the most-discussed themes are the benefits of artificial intelligence, the role of preoperative 3D planning software, lateralization, and optimal humeral size and inclination. For anatomic arthroplasty, more precise indications and implant configurations are needed to reduce revsion rates. This Special Issue will improve knowledge of clinical, technical, and epidemiological advances that could lead to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder arthroplasty.

Dr. Pietro Gregori
Dr. Edoardo Franceschetti
Prof. Dr. Rocco Papalia
Prof. Dr. Umile Giuseppe Longo
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Keywords

  • reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA)
  • rotator cuff arthropathy
  • revisions
  • hemiarthroplasty
  • proximal humeral fractures
  • osteoarthritis
  • 3D planning
  • complications
  • total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)

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Bone Density Changes at the Origin of the Deltoid Muscle following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
by Antonio Caldaria, Edoardo Giovannetti de Sanctis, Luca Saccone, Angelo Baldari, Danila Azzolina, Luca La Verde, Alessio Palumbo and Francesco Franceschi
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(13), 3695; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13133695 - 25 Jun 2024
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Background: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) significantly impacts deltoid length, tension, and structure. Studies have extensively investigated various modifications in deltoid characteristics, such as perfusion, elasticity, caliber, histological changes, and strength post-RSA. However, to date, there is a notable absence of research evaluating [...] Read more.
Background: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) significantly impacts deltoid length, tension, and structure. Studies have extensively investigated various modifications in deltoid characteristics, such as perfusion, elasticity, caliber, histological changes, and strength post-RSA. However, to date, there is a notable absence of research evaluating changes in bone mineral density (BMD) at the deltoid muscle origin after the RSA procedure. Methods: A retrospective analysis of a consecutive series of RSAs performed between May 2011 and May 2022 was conducted. Inclusion criteria comprised primary RSAs with both preoperative and last follow-up shoulder CT scans and a minimum follow-up of 12 months. Trabecular attenuation measured in Hounsfield units (HU) was calculated using a rapid region-of-interest (ROI) method. BMD analysis involved segmenting three ROIs in both pre- and postoperative CT scans of each patient: the acromion, clavicle, and spine of the scapula. Results: A total of 44 RSAs in 43 patients, comprising 29 women and 14 men, were included in this study. The mean follow-up duration was 49 ± 22.64 months. Significant differences were observed between preoperative and postoperative HU values in all analyzed regions. Specifically, BMD increased in the acromion and spine, while it decreased in the clavicle (p-values 0.0019, <0.0001, and 0.0088, respectively). Conclusions: The modifications in shoulder biomechanics and, consequently, deltoid tension post-implantation result in discernible variations in bone quality within the analyzed regions. This study underscores the importance of thorough preoperative patient planning. By utilizing CT images routinely obtained before reverse shoulder replacement surgery, patients at high risk for fractures of the acromion, clavicle, and scapular spine can be identified. Full article
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