Proper benefit of a three dimensional pre-operative planning software for glenoid component positioning in total shoulder arthroplasty

Conclusion3D pre-operative planning allowed accurate glenoid component positioning with a freehand method. Compared to the freehand method, patient-specific guides slightly improved the position of the central point, especially for severely retroverted glenoids, but not the orientation of the component.

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Source: International Orthopaedics - July 2, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research