Abstract
There are several references in the hip and knee literature that mention converting fusions to a prosthetic total arthroplasty, but similar reports of total shoulder arthroplasty after glenohumeral fusion are lacking. The indication for conversion of a glenohumeral arthrodesis to a total shoulder arthroplasty is persistent periscapular pain refractory to conservative treatment. The purpose of the following article is to describe the preoperative plan and surgical technique in the conversion of a glenohumeral fusion to a total shoulder arthroplasty in single case of protracted scapulothoracic pain.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 14-18 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | HSS Journal |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
One or more of the authors (AAR) has received funding from Arthrex.
Keywords
- Glenohumeral arthrodesis
- Scapulothoracic pain
- Total shoulder arthroplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine