Mid-term outcomes of pyrocarbon humeral resurfacing hemiarthroplasty compared to metal humeral resurfacing and metal stemmed hemiarthroplasty for osteoarthritis in young patients: Analysis from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry

The optimal surgical management of glenohumeral osteoarthritis in young patients remains an unsolved problem. Humeral resurfacing hemiarthroplasty and stemmed hemiarthroplasty using metallic heads are two surgical options that avoid the complications of loosening or wear of the glenoid component seen in total shoulder arthroplasty. Despite the potential benefits, improvement in survivorship has not been demonstrated from joint registry or other studies at mid-term follow-up. This is due predominantly to glenoid erosion and pain that occurs when the metal resurfaced head articulates with the native glenoid.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - September 20, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Andrew Phillip McBride, Mark Ross, Greg Hoy, Phil Duke, Richard Page, Yi Peng, Fraser Taylor Tags: Original Article Source Type: research