Bone grafting in shoulder arthroplasty

Orthopedics. 2012 Nov;35(11):966-73. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20121023-11.

Abstract

Shoulder arthroplasty is one of the fastest-growing fields in orthopedic surgery. Deficiency of the glenoid or humeral bone stock is a major challenge that can result from degenerative arthritis, component loosening or extraction, fracture, or malignancy. Approximately 15% of primary reconstructions will require bone grafting, and the rate is higher for revisions. The authors present a systematic review of the current literature focused on the indications for and results of bone grafting techniques. This provides the practicing surgeon with a set of strategies to address bone loss in the primary and revision settings, whether using an anatomic or reverse design.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis / surgery*
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Bone Transplantation / trends*
  • Humans
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome