Benefits of a metallic lateralized baseplate prolonged by a long metallic post in reverse shoulder arthroplasty to address glenoid bone loss

ConclusionA lateralized metal-backed 15.2-mm keeled baseplate prolonged by a thin 24.8-mm metallic post fixed directly in the subscapularis fossa may provide satisfactory mid-term outcomes in patients with large glenoid bone defects where initial press-fit of a regular baseplate is impossible to obtain.

Source: International Orthopaedics - November 30, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research