Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty

Anatomic shoulder arthroplasty is a common surgical management technique for patients with an arthritic shoulder, replacing the impaired joint elements with a prosthetic, either partially or wholly. First discussing the indications and evaluation of the arthritic shoulder, Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty then presents a comprehensive review of the anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder. Replacement types and strategies for the humeral head and glenoid are then discussed in detail, as well as interposition shoulder arthroplasty, revision total shoulder arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty of the proximal humerus. Additional chapters on complications - infection, periprosthetic fracture, subscapularis insufficiency and instability - and rehabilitation techniques round out the presentation. This will be an excellent resource for orthopedic and shoulder surgeons and sports medicine practitioners, both new and veteran.