Outcome of Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty After Resurfacing Hemiarthroplasty in Patients with Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

Conclusions:
The outcome of revision shoulder arthroplasty after failed resurfacing hemiarthroplasty was variable and, in many cases, disappointing. It is important that resurfacing hemiarthroplasty is used for the correct indications and with adequate technique and skill. When resurfacing hemiarthroplasty is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, revision cannot be counted upon as a fallback.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - October 4, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rasmussen, J. V., Olsen, B. S., Al-Hamdani, A., Brorson, S. Tags: Shoulder Scientific Articles Source Type: research