Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jun 2015
Can the ream and run procedure improve glenohumeral relationships and function for shoulders with the arthritic triad?
The arthritic triad of glenoid biconcavity, glenoid retroversion, and posterior displacement of the humeral head on the glenoid is associated with an increased risk of failure of total shoulder joint replacement. Although a number of glenohumeral arthroplasty techniques are being used to manage this complex pathology, problems with glenoid component failure remain. In that the ream and run procedure manages arthritic pathoanatomy without a glenoid component, we sought evidence that this procedure can be effective in improving the centering of the humeral head contact on the glenoid and in improving the comfort and function of shoulders with the arthritic triad without the risk of glenoid component failure. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic study.