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42mm vs. 38mm glenosphere reduces scapular notching rate in reverse shoulder arthroplasty

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June 2017

42mm vs. 38mm glenosphere reduces scapular notching rate in reverse shoulder arthroplasty

Vol: 6| Issue: 6| Number:9| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Influence of glenosphere size on the development of scapular notching: a prospective randomized study

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Nov;25(11):1735-1741

Contributing Authors:
P Guirro C Torrens J Miquel F Santana

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Synopsis

89 patients scheduled for reverse shoulder arthroplasty were randomized to receive either a 42mm glenosphere or a 38mm glenosphere. The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of scapular notching between groups on radiograph over 2-year follow-up. Four crossovers from the 42mm group to the 38mm group were required, as the implants were too big and not reducible. Results demonstrated a signi...

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