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2. "Systems For Reverse Shoulder Implants" in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20240366394).
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SHOULDER joint ,PATENT applications ,SURGICAL technology ,CONCAVE surfaces ,MEDICAL equipment ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Published
- 2024
3. Patent Issued for Knotless filament anchor for soft tissue repair (USPTO 12127748).
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JOINT instability ,SURGICAL technology ,DRILLING & boring ,SHOULDER joint ,ROTATOR cuff ,TENODESIS ,SUTURING - Abstract
The patent issued for a knotless filament anchor for soft tissue repair by Howmedica Osteonics Corp addresses the need for improved surgical procedures in treating shoulder injuries such as labrum tears. The invention aims to simplify the process of securing tissue to bone by eliminating the need for tying knots, which can lead to loosening of repairs over time. The system involves a drill, filament, and anchor designed to create a secure and durable attachment between tissue and bone, offering advancements in arthroscopic stabilization procedures. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
4. Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Methods And Apparatus For Deploying Sheet-Like Materials", for Approval (USPTO 20240358423).
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ROTATOR cuff ,ACROMIOCLAVICULAR joint ,SCAPULA ,SUPRASPINATUS muscles ,SHOULDER joint - Abstract
Researchers have submitted a patent application titled "Methods And Apparatus For Deploying Sheet-Like Materials" to the USPTO. The patent application focuses on the treatment of rotator cuff injuries, specifically partial thickness tears of less than 50% in the supraspinatus tendon. The application details an implant delivery system that includes an implant expander and a sheet-like implant to strengthen or repair the native tendon. This innovative system aims to prevent further tendon damage and provide a more effective treatment option for patients with rotator cuff injuries. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
5. Patent Application Titled "Robotic System For Shoulder Arthroplasty" Published Online (USPTO 20240358441).
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SCAPULA ,TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,SURGICAL technology ,SURGICAL robots ,SHOULDER joint ,TOTAL shoulder replacement ,SHOULDER - Abstract
A patent application titled "Robotic System For Shoulder Arthroplasty" was published online by MAKO Surgical Corp. The system aims to provide higher accuracy and precision in replacing shoulder joints by preparing the humerus to receive a shoulder implant. The robotic surgery system includes a robotic manipulator, cutting tools, and a controller to resect the humerus and form attachment features for the implant. Stemless implants are highlighted for their bone-sparing advantages, addressing the need for secure placement in the humerus. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
6. Patent Issued for Methods and systems for preparing bone for a surgical procedure (USPTO 12121249).
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JOINTS (Anatomy) ,RANGE of motion of joints ,SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL technology ,SCAPULA ,BONE grafting - Abstract
A patent was issued for methods and systems for preparing bone for a surgical procedure, specifically addressing shoulder joint instability and bone defects. The patent describes a surgical guide device with parallel elongate channels and sleeves for precise bone preparation and graft placement. The device aims to improve surgical techniques by providing accurate alignment for bone graft attachment, particularly in cases of significant bone deficiency. This innovation by Medos International Sarl offers potential advancements in addressing shoulder instability through improved bone reconstruction methods. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
7. Patent Issued for Surgical system and method for changing dimension of harvested tissue (USPTO 12115085).
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SCAPULA ,SURGICAL technology ,SHOULDER joint ,ROTATOR cuff ,PLASTIC surgery - Abstract
A patent has been issued to Arthrex Inc. for a surgical system and method that allows for changing the dimensions of harvested tissue, such as autografts, for surgical repair or reconstruction procedures. This system enables the use of autograft tissue without the need for large tissue pieces to be harvested, and allows users to view and adjust the tissue dimensions during the process. The system also ensures that the harvested tissue has features to resist suture pull-out, benefiting joint repair and reconstruction procedures. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
8. Patent Issued for Alignment guide for humeral or femoral stem replacement prostheses (USPTO 12109126).
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TOTAL hip replacement ,SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL technology ,JOINT instability ,FEMUR head ,TOTAL shoulder replacement ,PERIPROSTHETIC fractures - Abstract
The patent "Alignment guide for humeral or femoral stem replacement prostheses" by Shoulder Innovations Inc. addresses the challenges of aligning prosthetic humeral implants during shoulder replacement surgery. The invention introduces an alignment guide, such as a slotted disk, to assist in positioning the prosthetic stem into the medullary canal of the humerus. This innovative system aims to prevent misalignment of prosthetic humeral heads and stems, ultimately improving surgical outcomes for patients undergoing shoulder or hip replacement procedures. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
9. Patent Issued for Shoulder patient specific instrument (USPTO 12097129).
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SCAPULA ,SHOULDER joint ,PATENT applications ,SURGICAL technology ,MEDICAL equipment ,SHOULDER ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Abstract
A patent has been issued for a shoulder patient-specific instrument developed by inventors from France. The invention relates to glenoid implants for shoulder joints with scapula erosion and devices that aid in their implantation. The patient-specific glenoid guide is designed based on the unique configuration of the patient's scapula and allows for properly aligned implantation of a glenoid prosthesis. The guide can be secured to the scapula during surgery and facilitates subsequent bone preparation procedures and prosthesis implantation. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
10. Patent Issued for Methods for patient-specific shoulder arthroplasty (USPTO 12089898).
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SCAPULA ,PATIENT compliance ,SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL technology ,SIMULATED patients - Abstract
A patent has been issued to Biomet Manufacturing LLC for methods of patient-specific shoulder arthroplasty. The patent describes a method for determining the optimal position of a glenoid implant in a patient's shoulder joint. This involves identifying the center point of the patient's glenoid fossa and selecting the orientation of an alignment pin based on this position. The patent also describes a device for positioning the glenoid implant during surgery. This invention aims to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of shoulder arthroplasty procedures. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
11. "Humeral Implant Anchor System" in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20240307187).
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SCAPULA ,BONE growth ,ARTIFICIAL joints ,ARTHROPLASTY ,SHOULDER joint ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Abstract
A patent application by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has been made available online for a humeral implant anchor system. The system aims to address the disadvantages of traditional humeral components by minimizing bone loss and providing excellent initial pull-out resistance and long-term fixation. The implant includes a stemless base with a central portion, spaced apart arms, and a peripheral member, and it can be modular to provide more options for surgeons during revision surgeries. The patent application also includes methods for treating a shoulder joint using the implant. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
12. Patent Issued for Methods for less invasive glenoid replacement (USPTO 12089859).
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SCAPULA ,OLDER patients ,ARTHROPLASTY ,SHOULDER joint ,BONE screws ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Abstract
A patent has been issued for methods of less invasive glenoid replacement. The invention provides a glenoid shoulder implant, a humeral implant, and devices for preparing the glenoid and humeral head for joint replacement. Current glenoid implants have limitations such as poor fixation within the bone, wear and fatigue failure of the polyethylene, and contraindications in patients with significant glenoid bone loss. The patent describes a method that involves reaming a cavity into the glenoid surface and inserting a glenoid implant that resides below the adjacent glenoid surface and is surrounded by cortical bone. The method can be performed using bone cement, a press-fit, or bone screws for securing the implant. The patent also mentions different approaches for accessing the glenoid and emphasizes the need for improved glenoid implants and surgical techniques. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
13. Patent Issued for Method and apparatus for treating a hip joint, including the provision and use of a novel suture passer (USPTO 12089833).
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KNEE joint ,HIP joint ,SHOULDER joint ,TOTAL hip replacement ,ORTHOPEDIC surgery ,FEMORACETABULAR impingement ,SUTURING ,NEEDLES & pins - Abstract
Stryker Corporation has been issued a patent for a method and apparatus to treat hip joint pathologies. The patent aims to provide a minimally-invasive treatment option for these conditions, which can cause pain and reduced range of motion. Minimally-invasive techniques have been successful in treating knee and shoulder joint pathologies, but have been limited for the hip joint due to its geometry. The patent presents a new method and apparatus for arthroscopically operating on the hip joint, allowing for reduced tissue trauma and faster recovery times. The invention includes a suture passer to close the fibrous capsule after the necessary procedure is performed. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
14. Patent Issued for Glenoid implant (USPTO 12083021).
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SURGICAL technology ,SCAPULA ,MILITARY assistance ,SHOULDER joint ,SURFACE plates ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Abstract
Encore Medical L.P. has been issued a patent for a glenoid implant, which is used in shoulder replacement surgery to treat patients with worn or damaged shoulder joints. The implant includes a body, a collet, a plug, and a plurality of fins. The body has a central aperture and a boss with slots, while the collet has an interior threaded bore and deflectable arms. The plug is threaded into the collet and causes the fins to move outward, aiding in securing the implant to the scapula. This patent provides an improved solution for glenoid implants used in shoulder arthroplasty surgeries. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
15. Patent Issued for Intuitive display for rotator cuff tear diagnostics (USPTO 12076158).
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COMPUTER-assisted image analysis (Medicine) ,MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,THREE-dimensional imaging ,ROTATOR cuff ,SHOULDER joint - Abstract
A patent has been issued to Siemens Healthineers AG for an intuitive display system for diagnosing rotator cuff tears. The current clinical practice for assessing rotator cuff tears involves manually interpreting MRI images, which can be complex and time-consuming. The patented system uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automatically diagnose and measure rotator cuff tears, providing a faster and more efficient method for interpretation. The system receives 3D medical images, determines correspondences between the images and a 2D map, and displays the relevant images based on user input. This technology has the potential to improve the diagnosis and treatment planning for rotator cuff tears. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
16. Patent Issued for Knotless tensionable fixation systems and surgical methods for repairing tissue defects (USPTO 12075999).
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SURGICAL technology ,MEDICAL technology ,JOINT instability ,SHOULDER joint ,MEDICAL equipment - Abstract
Arthrex Inc. has been issued a patent for knotless tensionable fixation systems and surgical methods for repairing tissue defects. The patent describes a surgical method that involves inserting knotless suture anchors into a bone, creating loops in the anchors, passing the loops through a graft, and securing the graft to the tissue defect using a reinforcement construct. The method aims to approximate the graft to the tissue defect and provide stability to the joint. The patent also mentions the use of different types of grafts and reinforcement constructs. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
17. Patent Issued for System and method for securing tissue to bone (USPTO 12076000).
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ROTATOR cuff ,ANTERIOR cruciate ligament ,SURGICAL technology ,SHOULDER joint ,CONNECTIVE tissues ,TENODESIS - Abstract
CONMED Corporation has been issued a patent for a system and method for securing soft tissue to bone. The patent describes a tissue capture anchor that includes expandable tines and a spreader, which is used to deploy the tines and secure the anchor to the bone. The invention is particularly useful for procedures such as biceps tenodesis and anterior cruciate ligament repair. The patent provides detailed descriptions of the anchor and its components, as well as methods for attaching soft tissue to bone. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
18. Patent Issued for Bi-spring surgical impact tool (USPTO 12070256).
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SURGICAL equipment ,HALL effect transducers ,MEDICAL electronics ,SHOULDER joint ,MEDICAL technology - Abstract
A patent has been issued for a bi-spring surgical impact tool developed by inventors from Warsaw, Indiana and Bow, New Hampshire. The tool, assigned to Zimmer Inc., aims to address the challenges faced by orthopedic surgeons when using tools that require a hammer or mallet to transmit an impaction force. The bi-spring surgical impact tool utilizes a housing, shuttle, pinion, and springs to translate linear and rotational movements, providing a more efficient and less physically demanding alternative to traditional tools. The patent includes detailed descriptions and claims for the tool's design and functionality. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
19. Patent Issued for Orthopedic impactor tool (USPTO 12064158).
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ENERGY levels (Quantum mechanics) ,STRUCTURAL frames ,SHOULDER joint ,ORTHOPEDISTS ,SURGICAL technology - Abstract
A patent has been issued for an orthopedic impactor tool invented by Dragomir Marinkovich and assigned to Zimmer Inc. The tool is designed to address the challenges faced by orthopedic surgeons when using tools that require a hammer or mallet to transmit an impaction force. The tool includes a housing, a tube assembly, an anvil, and an impact mechanism, among other components. It allows for both forward and rearward impact cycles and includes features such as a three-position trigger switch and an energy level switch. The patent provides detailed descriptions and claims for the tool's design and functionality. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
20. Patent Issued for Systems for reverse shoulder implants (USPTO 12064353).
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SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL technology ,HUMERUS ,MEDICAL equipment ,REOPERATION ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Abstract
A patent has been issued for systems for reverse shoulder implants. The patent describes a convertible prosthesis that can be converted from a humeral head replacement to a reverse reconstruction without removing any parts integrated into the patient's bony anatomy. The system includes a stem, a tray, and an insert, with the insert having an offset center of rotation and a concave articular surface. The patent aims to provide a solution for revision surgery in cases where anatomic devices have integrated into the patient's bone. The patent is assigned to Stryker European Operations Limited. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
21. Patent Issued for Robotic system for shoulder arthroplasty using stemless implant components (USPTO 12064185).
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SCAPULA ,TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,SURGICAL technology ,SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL robots ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Abstract
A patent has been issued for a robotic system designed for shoulder arthroplasty using stemless implant components. The system includes a robotic manipulator, a cutting tool, a localizer to track movement, and a controller. The controller operates the robotic manipulator to control the movement of the cutting tool based on a virtual object that defines the volume of material to be removed from the humerus to receive the shoulder implant. This system aims to provide higher accuracy and precision in replacing shoulder joints, particularly for stemless implants. The patent was filed by MAKO Surgical Corp. and published in August 2024. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
22. Patent Issued for Knotless micro-suture anchors and anchor arrays for anatomical attachment of soft tissue to bone (USPTO 12059147).
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SURGICAL technology ,ROTATOR cuff ,SHOULDER joint ,DELTOID muscles ,OPERATIVE surgery ,ARTHROSCOPY ,TISSUE arrays - Abstract
Integrity Orthopaedics Inc. has been granted a patent for knotless micro-suture anchors and anchor arrays, which are used to attach soft tissue to bone. The patent focuses on improving the repair of torn tendons, particularly in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The invention aims to create a more secure and durable repair with a lower failure rate, allowing for faster healing and early physical therapy. The article provides factual information on surgery, rehabilitation, and bone research, making it a valuable resource for those researching health and medicine. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
23. Patent Issued for Method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone (USPTO 12048427).
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KNEE joint ,SHOULDER joint ,HIP joint ,SURGICAL site ,ORTHOPEDIC surgery ,FEMORACETABULAR impingement ,SUTURING ,ACETABULUM surgery - Abstract
Stryker Corporation has been issued a patent for a method and apparatus that attaches tissue to bone, specifically focusing on the hip joint. The patent discusses various hip joint pathologies and the trend towards minimally-invasive techniques in orthopedic surgery. While minimally-invasive treatments for hip joint pathologies have been slower to develop, a new patent describes a suture anchor system that can re-attach the labrum to the acetabulum without the need for tying a knot during surgery. This innovation could offer a more effective and less invasive approach to treating hip joint pathologies. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
24. "Implants And Methods For Shoulder Joint Reconstruction" in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20240252307).
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SHOULDER joint ,PATENT applications ,TOTAL shoulder replacement ,ROTATOR cuff ,ANALGESIA ,SURGICAL technology ,QUADRICEPS tendon - Abstract
The article highlights the patent application number USPTO 20240252307 for "Implants and Methods for Shoulder Joint Reconstruction" filed by Kevin Bonner and Justin W. Griffin on April 9, 2024. It also discusses methods for implanting grafts to treat irreparable rotator cuff tears, improvements in superior capsular reconstruction techniques, and various types of grafts and their applications.
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- 2024
25. Patent Issued for Patient specific humeral cutting guides (USPTO 12035929).
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HUMERUS ,ARTHROPLASTY ,ARTIFICIAL joints ,SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL technology ,TOTAL shoulder replacement - Abstract
A patent has been issued for patient-specific humeral cutting guides by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. The invention aims to improve the preparation of the humerus for joint replacement or repair procedures. The guides are designed using pre-operative image data from the patient and provide a more accurate and precise method for resecting the humeral head. The patent outlines various embodiments and methods for using these guides, including the use of mounting pins, guide pins, and stemless anchors. This innovation has the potential to enhance the outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty surgeries. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
26. Patent Application Titled "Guides And Instruments For Improving Accuracy Of Glenoid Implant Placement" Published Online (USPTO 20240206890).
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TOTAL shoulder replacement ,PATENT applications ,INTERNET publishing ,SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL equipment ,JOINT pain - Abstract
A patent application titled "Guides And Instruments For Improving Accuracy Of Glenoid Implant Placement" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors Shawn M. Gargac, Benoit Le Negaret, and Nicolas R. Neichel, and assigned to Howmedica Osteonics Corp., relates to patient-specific shoulder apparatuses and methods for shoulder arthroplasty. The invention aims to improve the placement of articular implants of the glenoid, aid in orienting glenoid articular implants, and provide improved stability and characteristics for surgical guides. The patent application describes various embodiments and methods for using patient-specific shoulder guides to enhance the accuracy of glenoid implant placement. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
27. Patent Issued for Constrained shoulder and hip arthroplasty (USPTO 12004957).
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TOTAL shoulder replacement ,TOTAL hip replacement ,REVERSE total shoulder replacement ,SHOULDER dislocations ,SHOULDER ,PATENTS ,SHOULDER joint - Abstract
4S Fx Solutions LLC has been issued a patent for a system that uses flexible bands to constrain shoulder and hip replacement components, reducing the risk of dislocation and instability. The system includes a scapular baseplate, a humeral baseplate, a glenosphere, and a retainer assembly with flexible bands and rings. The invention aims to provide a stable reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and prevent complications such as tuberosity nonunion and nerve damage. The patent was filed in July 2021 and published in June 2024. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
28. Sprengel deformity associated with winging of scapula, vertebral fusion, rib fusion and spina bifida occulta
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Satvik N. Pai and M Mohan Kumar
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Shoulder Joint ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Ribs ,General Medicine ,Anatomy ,Spina Bifida Occulta ,Congenital Abnormalities ,Scapula ,Spina bifida occulta ,Vertebral fusion ,Rib fusion ,Orthopedic surgery ,medicine ,Deformity ,Menarche ,Humans ,Girl ,medicine.symptom ,business ,human activities ,media_common - Abstract
An 11-year-old girl was brought to us with complaints of restriction of movements of the left shoulder and a deformity of the back for the past 1 year, which had gradually progressed over 1 year. The child was yet to attain menarche. On examination, her physical development was found to be Tanner
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- 2023
29. Patent Issued for Articular surface implants with dimples (USPTO 11992414).
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KNEE joint ,ANKLE joint ,PATELLAR tendon ,SHOULDER joint ,PATELLA ,SESAMOID bones - Abstract
A patent has been issued for articular surface implants with dimples. The patent, filed by Arthrosurface Incorporated, describes systems and methods for repairing articular surfaces associated with bones in joints. The implant system includes a patella implant with an implant body that has a bone facing surface and an articular facing surface. The articular facing surface contains dimples with load bearing surfaces that engage against the articulating surface of the femur, increasing contact area and reducing stress concentrations. The implant system is designed to maximize patient comfort, minimize damage to surrounding areas, and be easy to install. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
30. Patent Issued for Method and apparatus for efficient automated production of deboned and other meat cuts utilizing an ultrasonic knife and coupled controller (USPTO 11992931).
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IMAGE registration ,MEAT cuts ,ULTRASONICS ,ERECTOR spinae muscles ,KNIVES ,COMPUTER vision ,PATENTS ,SHOULDER joint - Abstract
Tyson Foods Inc. has been issued a patent for a method and apparatus for efficient automated production of deboned and other meat cuts using an ultrasonic knife and a coupled controller. The technology involves a combination of a robotic arm with an ultrasonic knife implement and a vision system controlled by a computer algorithm. The ultrasonic knife operates smoothly and requires less force to cut tendons and muscle groups, resulting in more accurate and efficient meat cuts. The system captures a three-dimensional image of the meat item, categorizes it based on distinctive features, and aligns the cut path accordingly. The patent provides detailed information on the technology and its applications. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
31. Patent Issued for Shoulder implant impactor with stabilization features (USPTO 11986401).
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SHOULDER ,CASCADE impactors (Meteorological instruments) ,TOTAL shoulder replacement ,SHOULDER joint ,PATENTS ,HUMERUS - Abstract
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has been issued a patent for a shoulder implant impactor with stabilization features. The patent describes a system for impacting a shoulder implant into a humerus during arthroplasty procedures. The system includes a housing with a distal stabilizer and an impaction member that can be moved to position the implant within the humerus. The invention aims to preserve natural bone stock and improve the anchoring of the implant. The patent was filed in June 2020 and published in May 2024. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
32. Patent Issued for Coracoid drill guide assembly and methods of use thereof (USPTO 11950791).
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PATENTS ,SCAPULA ,GLENOHUMERAL joint ,SHOULDER joint ,SURGICAL technology - Abstract
Smith & Nephew Inc. has been issued a patent for a coracoid drill guide assembly. The assembly is designed to assist surgeons in performing a "Latarjet" procedure, which involves securing a bone graft to the glenoid cavity in cases of severe bone loss. The drill guide assembly allows for consistent and accurate marking of the bone tunnel in the coracoid process, and it is smaller than current drill guides, resulting in smaller incisions and increased safety. The patent includes detailed descriptions of the assembly and methods for its use. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
33. Patent Issued for Implants and methods for shoulder joint reconstruction (USPTO 11957566).
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SHOULDER joint ,TOTAL shoulder replacement ,SURGICAL technology ,ROTATOR cuff ,ORTHOPEDIC apparatus ,ORTHOPEDIC surgery - Abstract
B/G Ortho Innovations LLC has been issued a patent for implants and methods for shoulder joint reconstruction. The patent describes techniques for treating large, irreparable, or partially reparable rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. The methods involve securing suture anchors to the proximal humerus and positioning a graft over the humerus, fixing it in place with tensioned sutures. The goal is to improve pain relief, stability, function, and rehabilitated motion for patients with rotator cuff tears. The patent addresses the limitations of current surgical options and aims to provide a new technique that can be performed by a wide range of orthopedic surgeons. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
34. Patent Issued for Method and apparatus for conveying a meat product and using a knife for automated cutting of meat (USPTO 11944105).
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MEAT ,MEAT cuts ,MEAT industry ,SHOULDER joint ,KNIVES ,FOOD industry ,BREAST ,BIN packing problem - Abstract
This patent outlines a method and apparatus for automating the deboning process of poultry meat. The technology combines a robotic arm with an ultrasonic knife and a vision system to efficiently and accurately debone the meat. The ultrasonic knife is designed to cut tendons and muscle groups without damaging the bone. The system also includes a fixture to securely hold the meat in place during cutting. The goal of this technology is to improve the quality and yield of deboned meat while reducing labor and increasing efficiency. The system uses a three-dimensional vision system to capture images of the poultry and analyze their surface contour and size. Based on this data, a computer determines the optimal cut path. The robotic arm and knife then follow this path to separate the tender meat from the bone structure. The system employs image processing and machine learning techniques to accurately locate and cut the meat. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
35. Patent Issued for Shoulder strengthening apparatus (USPTO 11938373).
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SHOULDER ,SHOULDER exercises ,PATENTS ,SHOULDER joint ,EXERCISE therapy ,FRICTION ,SPOUSES - Abstract
Titin KM Biomedical Corp has been issued a patent for a shoulder strengthening apparatus. The patent addresses the limitations of current shoulder rehabilitation equipment by providing a dynamic, weight-bearing apparatus that isolates the shoulder joint in 360 degrees of motion. The apparatus includes a base, a shaft with a hand rest, and a resistance mechanism to restrict movement. It also features a ball-and-socket joint and adjustable frictional force to enhance the effectiveness of shoulder strengthening exercises. This invention aims to improve post-surgery rehabilitation and provide a solution for athletes and patients with weak or unstable shoulder joints. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
36. Return to sports after arthroscopic bankart repair on the dominant shoulder in overhead athletes
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Yasuhiko Sumimoto, Yohei Harada, Yukihiro Kajita, Masataka Deie, Nobuo Adachi, Shin Yokoya, Yusuke Iwahori, and Ryosuke Takahashi
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Joint Instability ,Shoulder ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Shoulders ,Return to sport ,Arthroscopy ,Recurrence ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Overhead athletes ,Recurrent instability ,Retrospective Studies ,biology ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Athletes ,Shoulder Dislocation ,Arthroscopic Bankart repair ,Anterior shoulder ,biology.organism_classification ,Return to Sport ,Physical therapy ,Surgery ,business ,Range of motion ,human activities - Abstract
Background Arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) yields good results in young athletes with anterior shoulder instability. However, the treatment for overhead athletes is challenging because recovery of range of motion is necessary for return to play and repeated shoulder motion may lead to recurrent instability. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical outcomes and return to sports after ABR on the dominant shoulder in overhead athletes. Methods This study included 24 competitive level overhead athletes who underwent ABR on their dominant shoulders. The mean age at surgery was 17.6 years, and the mean follow-up was 39.7 months. The range of bilateral shoulder motion, the Rowe score, the Japanese Shoulder Society Shoulder Instability Score (JSS-SIS), and the Japanese Shoulder Society Shoulder Sports Score (JSS-SSS) were evaluated before the surgery and at the final visit. Recurrent instability, the final level of return to sports, and the duration before returning to sports were confirmed, as well as the pre-, intra- and postoperative factors, which prohibited complete return to play. Results There were no cases of recurrent instability. The Rowe score, JSS-SIS, JSS-SSS, and the range of flexion, abduction, internal rotation significantly improved postoperatively. Fifteen athletes (62.5%) returned to the same or superior levels without any complaint in their shoulders. The mean duration needed for a complete return was 13.3 months. The postoperative external rotation deficit in abduction was larger in the athletes who returned incompletely than those who returned completely, 7.8° and 2.3°, respectively. Conclusions ABR is a reliable surgery for preventing recurrent instability in overhead athletes, however the rate of a complete return to preinjury level was low and a long duration was needed for complete return to play. The postoperative external rotation may be necessary for a complete return to overhead sports. Level of evidence Level IV: Retrospective Case Series.
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- 2022
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37. The association between critical shoulder angle and revision following anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: a matched case-control study
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Karimdad Otarodifard, Mark T. Dillon, Priscilla H. Chan, Heather A. Prentice, Anshuman Singh, and Eloy Tabeayo
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Adult ,Shoulder ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Osteoarthritis ,Rotator Cuff Injuries ,medicine ,Shoulder arthritis ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Rotator cuff ,Retrospective Studies ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,General Medicine ,Odds ratio ,medicine.disease ,Arthroplasty ,Confidence interval ,Surgery ,Treatment Outcome ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder ,Case-Control Studies ,Cuff ,business ,Body mass index - Abstract
Introduction The concept of the critical shoulder angle (CSA) was introduced in 2013 with studies showing larger CSA is associated with rotator cuff tears (RCT) and smaller CSA with glenohumeral osteoarthritis. However, there is limited data on the impact of CSA, if any, on total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) outcomes. Methods We conducted a matched case-control study using a shoulder arthroplasty registry from a US integrated healthcare system to identify patients who underwent primary elective anatomic TSA for the diagnosis of osteoarthritis from 2009-2018. 78 adult patients who underwent revision following the primary TSA due to glenoid component failure or rotator cuff tear comprised the case group. A control group of non-revised patients were identified from the same source population. Two controls were matched to each case by age, gender, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, surgeon who performed the index TSA, and post-TSA follow-up time. The relationships between revision and CSA as measured on radiographs were analyzed as a 1:2 matched-pairs case-control study with use of multiple conditional multivariable logistic regression. Results Revised cases had a higher likelihood of a CSA ≥35° (odds ratio [OR]=2.41, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.27-4.59). A higher likelihood of CSA ≥35° was observed for those revised for glenoid loosening (OR=4.58, 95% CI=1.20-17.50) and revised for rotator cuff tear (OR= 2.41, 95% CI=1.18-4.92) compared to non-revised controls. Every 5° increase in CSA had higher odds of overall revision (OR=1.62, 95% CI=1.18-2.21), glenoid loosening (OR=2.50, 95% CI=1.27-4.92), and rotator cuff tear (OR=1.51, 95% CI=1.07-2.14). Conclusions In a matched case-control study of primary anatomic TSA, individuals who were revised for aseptic glenoid loosening and superior cuff failure had a higher CSA compared to non-revised individuals. These data suggest that surgeons may consider utilizing reverse arthroplasty in cases of primary shoulder arthritis with a CSA of 35° or greater.
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- 2022
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38. A study of the shoulder and elbow joints of the donkey (Equus asinus) by gross anatomical dissection, radiography, computed tomography, and intra-articular injection
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Raafat El-Bakary, Naglaa F. Bassuoni, and Mohamed A.M. Alsafy
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musculoskeletal diseases ,Shoulder ,Medial collateral ligament ,Articular capsule of the knee joint ,business.industry ,Elbow ,Equidae ,Anatomy ,musculoskeletal system ,Injections, Intra-Articular ,Radiography ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Glenohumeral ligaments ,Joint capsule ,Cadaver ,medicine ,Ligament ,Animals ,Shoulder joint ,Humerus ,Horses ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,business - Abstract
Joint diseases often represent the major part of equine clinician's caseloads. The current study aimed to document the normal anatomy of the donkey shoulder and elbow joints using computed tomography, cadaver sections, and radiography. Seven adult donkeys were used in this study. The current study proved there were no pouches of the donkey shoulder joint. Communication between the joint capsule and bicipital bursa was observed only in two limbs of four used in the present work. The joint was without pericapsular ligaments. The glenohumeral ligament was identified by the thickening of the articular capsule cranially. The shoulder joint approach for intra-articular injection is located on the lateral aspect corresponding to the humerus greater tubercle. The elbow joint capsule is attached to the margins of the articular surfaces of the humerus, radius, and ulna bones. It was thick on the cranial surface of the joint but became thinner caudally. The joint capsule of the elbow joint formed a single pouch cranially and three pouches caudally. The joint had medial and lateral collateral ligaments. The current study recorded that the lateral collateral ligament of the donkey elbow joint was not divided as in the horse, only the medial collateral ligament was divided into two parts; the long cranial and short caudal part. Elbow joint approach for intra-articular injection was in the cranial pouch on the cranial border of the lateral collateral ligament. The data collected within this study will be useful as a normal reference for donkey practitioners.
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39. Glenoid neck length in a healthy population and its association with scapular notching
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Claus Ogrodnik, Pablo Khek, and Julio J. Contreras
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Male ,musculoskeletal diseases ,Shoulders ,Joint Prosthesis ,Radiography ,Scapular notching ,Short neck ,Scapula ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Retrospective Studies ,Orthodontics ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Glenoid neck ,Healthy population ,Reproducibility of Results ,Middle Aged ,musculoskeletal system ,Female ,Surgery ,business ,Range of motion - Abstract
Scapular notching is a radiographic finding associated with the use of a reverse shoulder prosthesis. The morphological characteristics of the glenoid neck have been scarcely explored as a relevant factor in relation to scapular notching. The objective of this study is to measure the length of the glenoid neck in a three-dimensional CT reconstruction of a healthy population and to simulate the scapular notching free range of motion for the "long neck" and for the "short neck" groups.CT scans of 214 shoulders were reviewed, excluding incomplete, poor quality, or altered studies. 100 CT scans were finally processed. The mean age was 51.7 years (SD 19.4; range, 15-84 years), with 49 female and 51 male patients. For each of the scapulae, four morphometric measurements were obtained: anterior glenoid neck (AGN), middle glenoid neck (MGN), posterior glenoid neck (PGN) and alternative posterior glenoid neck (aPGN). Using 3D software, we simulated a reverse shoulder prosthesis, and the scapular notching free range of motion was registered. Differences between measurements were evaluated with an unpaired t-test using StataIC16®. P-values0.05 were considered significant. The intraobserver and interobserver correlation was evaluated with the intraclass correlation coefficient.The AGN measured 7.43 ± 2.52 mm (range, 1.72-13.3 mm); MGN measured 8.05 mm ± 1.93 (range, 2.92-13.2 mm); PGN measured 7.26 ± 2.6 mm (range, 2-13.4 mm); and aPGN measured 8.97 ± 2.3 mm (range, 4.08-15.4 mm). The scapular notching free range of motion for the "long neck" group was 74.98° ± 7.35 (range, 55-83°) and for the "short neck" group, it was 62.93° ± 6.84 (range, 45-70°) (p = 0.0004).Measurement of posterior glenoid neck length exhibits excellent reliability and reproducibility, as well as being associated to the scapular notching free range of motion.Basic, retrospective, CT images research.
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40. The acute effects of vibratory stimuli during exercise on the sensorimotor control of the shoulder complex: A pilot study
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Shogo Sakai, Mitsuhiro Yoshimi, Noriaki Maeda, Masanori Morikawa, Yukio Urabe, and Somu Kotoshiba
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Adult ,Joint Instability ,Male ,Shoulder ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Pilot Projects ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Electromyography ,Upper Extremity ,Young Adult ,Physical medicine and rehabilitation ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Muscle, Skeletal ,Balance (ability) ,Rehabilitation ,Proprioception ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Sensorimotor control ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Superficial Back Muscles ,Upper limb ,Shoulder joint ,business ,Trapezius muscle - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Functional stability of the shoulder requires a balance of active forces, passive forces, and control subsystems of the joint complex. Although whole-body vibration enhances shoulder muscle function and proprioception, the impact of vibration on the sensorimotor control of the shoulder joint remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the acute effect of vibratory stimuli on the sensorimotor control of the shoulder joint. METHODS: Fifteen male participants (age, 22.7 ± 2.3 years) were included and performed the exercise in a modified push-up position with partial weight-bearing on a vibration platform with and without vibratory stimuli. The vibration protocol included six sets lasting for 30 s each with a 30-s rest between sets. The main outcome measures included the upper limb static stability test, Upper Quarter Y Balance Test (UQYBT), and electromyography data of the upper limb. RESULTS: Vibratory stimuli resulted in an increased UQYBT score (all directions; P< 0.01) and infraspinatus, serratus anterior, and lower trapezius muscle activity (P< 0.05) between pre- and post-exercise versus the control condition. Stabilometric parameters showed no significant interaction between condition and time. CONCLUSIONS: Vibratory stimuli could maximize training benefits while limiting injury risk for athletes. Our findings could guide the development of rehabilitation programs for patients with shoulder instability.
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41. Dynamic Double-Sling Augmentation Prevents Anteroinferior Translation for Recurrent Anteroinferior Shoulder Dislocation With 20% Glenoid Bone Loss: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study
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Yuhao Kang, Chenliang Wu, Yu Suiran, Guoming Xie, Jia Jiang, Yufeng Li, Jinzhong Zhao, and Wang Liren
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Joint Instability ,Orthodontics ,Sling (implant) ,Shoulder Joint ,Shoulders ,business.industry ,Shoulder Dislocation ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Structural failure ,Biomechanical Phenomena ,Tendon ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Cadaver ,medicine ,Shoulder instability ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Bankart repair ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Dislocation ,business ,Cadaveric spasm - Abstract
To biomechanically compare the dynamic double-sling with single-sling augmentation using the conjoined tendon (CT) with 20% of an anteroinferior glenoid bone defect under the high loads in shoulders.With the shoulder in 60° of glenohumeral abduction and 60° of external rotation, the 12 shoulders stability was tested sequentially in 5 conditions: intact, 20% glenoid bone loss, Bankart repair, single-sling augmentation with the CT, and double-sling augmentation with both the CT and long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT). The anteroinferior humeral head (HH) translation force of 20N, 30N, 40N, 50N, or 60N was applied to determine the shoulder stability in each condition.The total HH translation over 8.77 mm represented the anteroinferior shoulder instability (95% confidence interval of bone defect: 7.76-8.77 mm). A significant increase in anteroinferior HH translation was demonstrated after the creation of 20% glenoid bone defect under the 20N translational force (10.52 ± 0.71 mm). Structural failure after the Bankart repair and the single-sling augmentation under the 30N (9.84 ± 1.25 mm) and 40N (9.59 ± 0.66 mm) translational forces, respectively, were observed. The double-sling augmentation effectively prevented the anteroinferior HH translation under the translational force of less than 40N, and only half of the augmentation structure (8.25 ± 1.66 mm) had failed under the 50N translational forces.In the absence of any Hill-Sachs lesion and when tested at 60° abduction and external rotation in shoulders with 20% glenoid bone defects, at time-zero, the double-sling augmentation strategy could effectively prevent anteroinferior translation when compared with the Bankart repair or the single-sling augmentation technique under all magnitudes of the translational force in biomechanical simulation. Nevertheless, none of the constructs restored the HH translation to the normal intact state.Double-sling augmentation technique may represent a reliable option for preventing anteroinferior translation.
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42. Long head of biceps transfer to augment Bankart repair in chronic anterior shoulder instability with and without subcritical bone loss: a biomechanical study
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Mario H. Lobao, Pooyan Abbasi, and Anand M. Murthi
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Joint Instability ,Shoulder ,Shoulders ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Biceps ,Sling (weapon) ,Cadaver ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Bankart repair ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Orthodontics ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Shoulder Dislocation ,Biomechanics ,General Medicine ,Anterior shoulder ,Biomechanical Phenomena ,Bone Diseases, Metabolic ,Arm ,Surgery ,Dislocation ,business ,Cadaveric spasm - Abstract
Treating recurrent anterior shoulder instability in participants in collision sports, patients with capsulolabral defects, and patients with bipolar bone loss remains challenging. The study purpose was to investigate the effect of long head of the biceps transfer (LHBT) on load-to-dislocation biomechanics in a repetitive serial shoulder dislocation cadaveric model comparing LHBT with the Latarjet and Bankart procedures-the first-line treatment methods for chronic traumatic anterior shoulder instability with and without anterior glenoid bone loss, respectively.In this controlled laboratory study, 8 fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders with different conditions were dislocated in sequence using a custom test frame. The muscle loading configuration simulated the arm in the apprehension position, and biceps loads of 20 N and 40 N were used for the static glenohumeral position analysis to evaluate the sling effect. Sequential experimental conditions consisted of the intact state, second and third dislocations, chronic instability, Bankart repair, first LHBT, subcritical glenoid bone loss, second LHBT, and Latarjet procedure.The pectoralis major and joint reaction loads to dislocation sequentially decreased with serial dislocations in all specimens, with the lowest value in the subcritical glenoid bone defect condition. In the setting of chronic instability, the pectoralis load to dislocation was significantly higher with the Bankart repair (P = .031) and LHBT (P.001), at 71% and 85% of the intact value, respectively. Direct comparison of the pectoralis load to dislocation favored LHBT over Bankart repair (P = .015). In the subcritical defect scenario, LHBT did not significantly increase the load to dislocate, and the Latarjet procedure demonstrated a higher load to dislocate than LHBT (P.001). All 3 surgical procedures tested significantly increased the angle of horizontal abduction at the time of dislocation and restored the glenohumeral position to closer to the intact state. Doubling the biceps load leveraged the sling effect, pulling the humeral head farther posterior-superiorly, but this was not enough to overcome the effect of a 20% subcritical glenoid bone defect.In a serial dislocation model, LHBT effectively stabilized the glenohumeral joint in a simulated chronic instability scenario, increasing the pectoralis major load-to-dislocate and glenohumeral joint reaction force components at the time of dislocation and restoring relative glenohumeral positioning to close to the intact state. The Latarjet procedure outperformed LHBT in stabilizing shoulders in the 20% subcritical glenoid bone defect condition.
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43. Rehabilitation for atraumatic shoulder instability in circus arts performers: delivery via telehealth
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David S. Munro, Sarah A. Warby, Lyn Watson, Charlotte Ganderton, Ross Lenssen, Denny Meyer, Oren Tirosh, and Simon Balster
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Adult ,Joint Instability ,Shoulder ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Telehealth ,Young Adult ,Scapula ,Musculoskeletal Pain ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Rehabilitation ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,COVID-19 ,Repeated measures design ,General Medicine ,Telemedicine ,Confidence interval ,Communicable Disease Control ,Physical therapy ,Shoulder instability ,Surgery ,Patient-reported outcome ,business ,Center of pressure (fluid mechanics) - Abstract
The Watson Instability Program (WIP1) is current best evidence for conservative management of atraumatic shoulder instability, but it is unknown if this program can be effectively delivered via tele-consultation. The purpose of this longitudinal pre-post intervention study was to determine the effects of the WIP1 on patient-reported outcome measures, scapular position, shoulder strength, and handstand stability in student circus performers with atraumatic shoulder instability when delivered via tele-consultation.Student circus performers aged between 15 and 35 years from the National Institute of Circus Arts were recruited. A 12-week shoulder exercise program was delivered via tele-consultation during the Melbourne, Australia COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) lockdown. The primary outcome measures were the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index score and the Melbourne Instability Shoulder Scale score. Secondary outcomes measures included the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire, the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, and physical assessment measures including strength via handheld dynamometry, scapular position using an inclinometer, and handstand stability via center-of-pressure fluctuation. Patient-reported outcomes were collected at baseline and 6-week, 12-week, 6-month, and 9-month time points, and physical outcomes were measured at baseline and 9-month time points. A repeated-measures mixed model (with effect sizes [ESs] and 95% confidence intervals [CIs]) was used to analyze patient-reported outcomes, handstand data, strength, and scapular measures. Significance was set at P.05.Twenty-three student circus arts performers completed the study. Significant improvements were found in both Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index scores (effect size [ES], 0.79 [95% CI, 0.31-1.33] at 6 weeks; ES, 1.08 [95% CI, 0.55-1.6] at 12 weeks; ES, 1.17 [95% CI, 0.62-1.78] at 6 months; and ES, 1.31 [95% CI, 0.74-1.95] at 9 months; P.001) and Melbourne Instability Shoulder Scale scores (ES, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.22-1.22] at 6 weeks; ES, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.34-1.37] at 3 months; ES, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.46-1.54] at 6 months; and ES, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.43-1.50] at 9 months; P.001), as well as Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire scores at all follow-up time points. The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia scores reached significance at 6 weeks and 12 weeks. Following rehabilitation, we found statistically significant increases in shoulder strength in all positions tested and increased scapular upward rotation measured at end-of-range abduction, as well as during loaded external rotation. The affected arm showed greater instability than the unaffected arm with a significant intervention effect on the affected arm showing a greater consistent anterior-posterior movement pattern.In a group of circus performers with atraumatic shoulder instability, treatment with the WIP1 via telehealth resulted in clinically and statistically significant improvements in shoulder symptoms and function.
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44. Using machine learning to predict internal rotation after anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
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Moby Parsons, Vikas Kumar, Thomas W. Throckmorton, Jonathan P. Watling, Jiawei Kevin Ko, William R. Aibinder, Bruno Gobbato, Howard D. Routman, Christopher P. Roche, Bradley S. Schoch, Ankur Teredesai, Christine Allen, and Steven Overman
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medicine.medical_treatment ,Mean absolute error ,Machine learning ,computer.software_genre ,Machine Learning ,Patient satisfaction ,Activities of Daily Living ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Feature set ,Retrospective Studies ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Minimal clinically important difference ,Internal rotation ,General Medicine ,Arthroplasty ,Treatment Outcome ,Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder ,Feature (computer vision) ,Surgery ,Artificial intelligence ,business ,computer - Abstract
Background Improvement in internal rotation (IR) after anatomic (aTSA) and reverse (rTSA) total shoulder arthroplasty is difficult to predict, with rTSA patients experiencing greater variability and more limited IR improvements than aTSA patients. The purpose of this study is to quantify and compare the IR score for aTSA and rTSA patients and create supervised machine learning that predicts IR after aTSA and rTSA at multiple postoperative timepoints. Methods Clinical data from 2,270 aTSA and 4,198 rTSA patients were analyzed using 3 supervised machine learning techniques to create predictive models for internal rotation as measured by the IR score at 6 postoperative timepoints. Predictions were performed using the full input feature set and 2 minimal input feature sets. The mean absolute error (MAE) quantified the difference between actual and predicted IR scores for each model at each timepoint. The predictive accuracy of the XGBoost algorithm was also quantified by its ability to distinguish which patients would achieve clinical improvement greater than the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) patient satisfaction thresholds for IR score at 2-3 years after surgery. Results RTSA patients had significantly lower mean IR scores and significantly less mean IR score improvement than aTSA patients at each postoperative timepoint. Both aTSA and rTSA patients experienced significant improvements in their ability to perform ADLs; however, aTSA patients were significantly more likely to perform these ADLs. Using a minimal feature set of preoperative inputs, our machine learning algorithms had equivalent accuracy when predicting IR score for both aTSA (0.92-1.18 MAE) and rTSA (1.03-1.25 MAE) from 3 months to >5 years after surgery. Furthermore, these predictive algorithms identified with 90% accuracy for aTSA and 85% accuracy for rTSA which patients will achieve MCID IR score improvement and predicted with 85% accuracy for aTSA patients and 77% accuracy for rTSA which patients will achieve SCB IR score improvement at 2-3 years after surgery. Discussion Our machine learning study demonstrates that active internal rotation can be accurately predicted after aTSA and rTSA at multiple postoperative timepoints using a minimal feature set of preoperative inputs. These predictive algorithms accurately identified which patients will, and will not achieve clinical improvement in IR score that exceeds the MCID and SCB patient satisfaction thresholds.
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45. A comprehensive evaluation of the association of radiographic measures of lateralization on clinical outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
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Reuben Gobezie, Easton J. Bents, Benjamin W. Sears, Justin W. Griffin, Evan Lederman, Brandon J. Erickson, Patrick J. Denard, and Brian C. Werner
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Orthodontics ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Elbow ,Shoulder Prosthesis ,General Medicine ,Prosthesis ,Arthroplasty ,Lateralization of brain function ,Treatment Outcome ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Surgery ,Clinical significance ,Acromion ,Range of Motion, Articular ,business ,Range of motion ,Retrospective Studies ,Greater Tuberosity - Abstract
Although reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has excellent reported outcomes and satisfaction, patients often have postoperative limitations in range of motion (ROM), specifically internal rotation. Increased lateralization is thought to improve ROM following RTSA. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between radiographic measurements of lateralization and postoperative ROM and clinical outcome scores following RTSA. The authors hypothesized that increased radiographic lateralization would be associated with improved postoperative ROM, specifically internal rotation, but have no significant association with clinical outcome scores.Patients who underwent RTSA with a 135° neck-shaft angle prosthesis and minimum 2-year clinical and radiographic follow-up were included and retrospectively reviewed. Postoperative radiographs were evaluated for several lateralization measurements including the lateralization shoulder angle (LSA), distance from the lateral border of the acromion to the lateral portion of the glenosphere, distance from the glenoid to the most lateral aspect of the greater tuberosity, and the distance from the lateral aspect of the acromion to the most lateral aspect of the greater tuberosity. Linear regression analyses were used to evaluate the independent association of each radiographic measurement of lateralization on forward flexion, external rotation, internal rotation, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES) index score at 2 years postoperation. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed to identify significant thresholds of each radiographic lateralization measurement.A total of 203 patients were included. For internal rotation, a greater LSA (P = .007), shorter acromion to glenosphere distance (meaning more glenoid lateralization) (P = .005), and a greater acromion to greater tuberosity distance (with the tuberosity more lateral to the acromion) (P = .021) were associated with improved internal rotation. Overall, ROC analysis demonstrated very little significant data, the most notable of which was the LSA, which had a significant cutoff of 82° (sensitivity 57%, specificity 68%, P = .012).Of the numerous radiographic measures of lateralization after RTSA, the LSA is the most significantly associated with outcomes, including improved internal rotation and a decrease in forward flexion and ASES score. The clinical significance of these statistically significant findings requires further study, as the observed associations were for very small changes that may not represent clinical significance.
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46. Primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty performed for glenohumeral arthritis: does glenoid morphology matter?
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Richard N. Puzzitiello, Glen Ross, Andrew Jawa, Sundeep B. Saini, Robert J. Pettit, Paul-Anthony Hart, and Jacob M. Kirsch
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musculoskeletal diseases ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Visual analogue scale ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Elbow ,Pain ,Osteoarthritis ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Rotator cuff ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Retrospective Studies ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Minimal clinically important difference ,Retrospective cohort study ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Arthroplasty ,Surgery ,Treatment Outcome ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder ,Range of motion ,business - Abstract
Indications for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) have expanded to include primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA) with an intact rotator cuff. Limited evidence exists on RTSA in patients with primary GHOA and no posterior glenoid wear (Walch A1, A2, and B1 morphologies). The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to determine if glenoid morphology is associated with clinical outcomes in patients undergoing RTSA for primary GHOA.A retrospective review of prospectively collected data was performed in patients undergoing primary RTSA for GHOA with a minimum of 2-year clinical follow-up. Preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were used to categorize glenoid morphology as described by the modified Walch classification. Pre- and postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, and range of motion (ROM) measurements were compared across Walch glenoid subtypes. The percentage of patients that reached previously established clinically significant thresholds for minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) was also comparatively assessed. Multivariable analysis was used to evaluate the association between glenoid morphology and postoperative ASES score while controlling for potentially confounding variables.Of the 247 consecutive patients, 197 were available at a minimum 2-year follow-up (80%). Significant improvements were seen in ASES, VAS pain, SANE, and ROM from baseline to final postoperative follow-up in the combined patient cohort (all P.001). Most (98.0%) patients reached MCID, and 90.9% of patients reached SCB for ASES threshold. No significant differences were found among Walch subtypes in terms of preoperative to postoperative improvement in ASES (P = .39), SANE (P = .4), VAS pain (P = .49), forward elevation (P = .77), external rotation (P = .45), or internal rotation (P= 0.1). The only significant difference in postoperative outcomes between Walch glenoid subtypes was higher postoperative ASES scores among type B3 glenoids compared with type A1 glenoids (P = .03) on univariate analysis. However, no individual Walch glenoid subtype was associated with lower postoperative ASES scores on multivariable analysis (P.05).Primary RTSA provides excellent short-term outcomes in patients with glenohumeral arthritis with intact rotator cuff, regardless of the degree of preoperative glenoid deformity. Surgeons can use these data to support the use of RTSA for glenohumeral arthritis in a more standardized way.
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47. Human Dermal Allograft Superior Capsule Reconstruction With Graft Length Determined at Glenohumeral Abduction Angles of 20° and 40° Decreases Joint Translation and Subacromial Pressure Without Compromising Range of Motion: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study
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Charles C. Lin, Colin Mansfield, Adam Kantor, Yasuo Itami, Gregory J. Adamson, James E. Tibone, Michelle H. McGarry, Thay Q. Lee, and James Giordano
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Rupture ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Shoulders ,Repeated measures design ,Capsule ,Allografts ,behavioral disciplines and activities ,Biomechanical Phenomena ,Rotator Cuff Injuries ,body regions ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Cuff ,Cadaver ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Rotator cuff ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Nuclear medicine ,business ,Cadaveric spasm ,Range of motion ,Contact pressure - Abstract
To compare the biomechanical effects of superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) graft fixation length determined at 20° and 40° of glenohumeral (GH) abduction.Humeral translation, rotational range of motion (ROM), and subacromial contact pressure were quantified at 0°, 30°, and 60° of GH abduction in the scapular plane in 6 cadaveric shoulders for the following states: intact, massive rotator cuff tear, SCR with dermal allograft fixed at 20° of GH abduction (SCR 20), and SCR with dermal allograft fixed at 40° of GH abduction (SCR 40). Statistical analysis was conducted using a repeated-measures analysis of variance and a paired t test (P.05).A massive cuff tear significantly increased total ROM compared with the intact state at 0° and 60° of abduction. SCR 20 or SCR 40 did not affect ROM. Compared with the intact state, the massive cuff tear model significantly increased superior translation by an average of 4.6 ± 0.5 mm in 9 of 12 positions (P ≤ .002). Both SCR 20 and SCR 40 reduced superior translation compared with the massive cuff tear model (P.05); however, SCR 40 significantly decreased superior translation compared with SCR 20 at 0° of abduction (P ≤ .046). Peak subacromial pressure for the massive cuff tear model increased by an average of 486.8 ± 233.9 kPa relative to the intact state in 5 of 12 positions (P ≤ .037). SCR 20 reduced peak subacromial pressure in 2 of 12 positions (P ≤ .012), whereas SCR 40 achieved this in 6 of 12 positions (P ≤ .024).SCR with dermal allograft fixed at 20° or 40° of GH abduction decreases GH translation and subacromial pressure without decreasing ROM.With an increasing abduction angle for graft fixation, the medial-to-lateral graft length is decreased and the graft tension is effectively increased. Surgeons may increase shoulder stability without restricting ROM by fixing the graft at higher abduction angles. However, surgeons should remain cognizant of potential graft failure due to increased tension.
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48. Sonography of the Post-Operative Rotator Cuff: Normal Postoperative Findings, Postsurgical Complications and Common Artifacts
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Jeremiah R. Long, Christopher D. Czaplicki, Jameson Cumsky, Mark D. Sugi, Jonathan A. Flug, and Nirvikar Dahiya
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Ultrasound ,Rotator Cuff Injuries ,030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging ,Surgery ,Clinical Practice ,Rotator Cuff ,03 medical and health sciences ,Postoperative Complications ,Treatment Outcome ,0302 clinical medicine ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Humans ,Medicine ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,In patient ,Rotator cuff ,Postsurgical complications ,Post operative ,Artifacts ,business ,Ultrasonography - Abstract
This review sets forth an approach to performing and interpreting shoulder ultrasound in patients with prior rotator cuff repair and presents a comprehensive review of normal expected findings, postsurgical complications and common artifacts encountered in clinical practice.
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49. The outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty in those aged ≥70 years with glenohumeral arthritis: a New Zealand Joint Registry study
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Marc Hirner, Chris Frampton, Michael Van Niekerk, and Jessica Mowbray
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Reoperation ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Registry study ,Osteoarthritis ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Rotator cuff ,In patient ,Registries ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Aged ,Retrospective Studies ,Shoulder Joint ,business.industry ,Retrospective cohort study ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Arthroplasty ,Surgery ,Treatment Outcome ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Glenohumeral arthritis ,Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder ,Cuff ,business ,New Zealand - Abstract
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) was traditionally reserved for the patient with rotator cuff tear arthropathy. As the indications for RTSA continue to expand, the role of RTSA in patients aged70 years with glenohumeral arthritis and an intact rotator cuff remains unclear.To study the New Zealand Joint Registry (NZJR) and compare the outcomes of a primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA), a primary RSA and an RSA performed for revision of a failed TSA in patients aged70 years, to determine if there is clear evidence to support a primary RSA in those aged70 years instead of a primary TSA METHOD: This is a retrospective study of the NZJR from 2000 to 2018. We included all primary TSAs, primary RTSAs, and those RTSAs that were performed for the revision of a failed TSA. We excluded those RTSAs that were performed for the revision of an RTSA or hemiarthroplasty. The primary outcome was the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) at 6 months and 5 years, with a secondary outcome being the subsequent revision rate.A total of 3449 primary TSAs, 4681 primary RTSAs, and 104 revision RTSAs were identified. The mean OSSs at 6 months for a primary TSA, a primary RTSA, and a revision RTSA were 39.5 ± 9.0, 35.5 ± 9.4, and 32.5 ± 9.7, respectively (P.001, primary TSA vs. primary RSTA; P.001, primary TSA vs. revision RTSA; P = .0252 primary RTSA vs. revision RTSA). The mean OSSs at 5 years for a primary TSA and a primary RTSA were 42.1 ± 7.5 vs. 39.8 ± 8.4, respectively (P.001), with no results available for revision RTSA. The secondary outcome was the revision rate for those aged70 years with osteoarthritis as their primary indication for surgery. The revision rates for a primary TSA and a primary RTSA were 0.53/100 component-years (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.38-0.72) and 0.51/100 component-years (95% CI 0.31-0.79), respectively (P = .193), which was not statistically significant.The TSA remains the gold standard for primary shoulder arthroplasty. For those individuals aged70 years with osteoarthritis as their primary diagnosis, a primary TSA is associated with a higher OSS than and similar revision rates to a primary RTSA's. However, these patients must be counseled regarding the risk of subsequent cuff failure, as the outcomes from a revision RTSA are significantly inferior than those from a primary RTSA.
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50. Failed Latarjet Treated With Full Arthroscopic Eden–Hybinette Procedure Using Two Cortical Suture Buttons Leads to Satisfactory Clinical Outcomes and Low Recurrence Rate
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Natalia Martinez-Catalan, Philippe Valenti, Jean-David Werthel, and Efi Kazum
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Adult ,Joint Instability ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Sutures ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,Shoulder Joint ,Visual analogue scale ,business.industry ,Shoulder Dislocation ,Suture button ,Mean age ,Computed tomography ,Iliac crest ,Surgery ,Arthroscopy ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Suture (anatomy) ,Recurrence ,medicine ,Humans ,Anterior instability ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Graft fixation ,business ,Retrospective Studies - Abstract
To report clinical and radiologic outcomes of arthroscopic Eden-Hybinette using 2 cortical suture buttons in a series of patients with previous failed Latarjet and persistent glenoid bone loss.Between 2015 and 2019, patients with recurrent anterior instability after failed Latarjet underwent arthroscopic Eden-Hybinette procedure using 2 cortical buttons for graft fixation. Exclusion criteria were open and primary Eden-Hybinette and less than one year follow-up. Functional assessment was performed using Rowe and Walch-Duplay scores, subjective shoulder value, visual analog scale, and degree of satisfaction. Iliac crest bone graft placement and healing were assessed postoperatively with computed tomography imaging.A total of 17 patients with a mean age of 28 years (range, 21-43 years) at time of revision were included. The mean glenoid bone loss was 23% (range, 18%-42%). Medium or deep Hill-Sachs lesion (Calandra 2 and 3) was present in 65% of cases. At a mean follow-up of 3 ± 1.6 years, all but 1 patient (94%) considered their shoulder stable, and 15 patients (88%) were satisfied or very satisfied. The subjective shoulder value increased from 51% to 87% (P.05), the Walch-Duplay increased from 23 to 86 points (P.05), and Rowe scores improved from 30 to 92 points (P.05). Apprehension was still positive in 3 patients (17.6%), with this percentage being greater in the presence of Hill-Sachs Calandra 3 (P = .02). Postoperative computed tomography scans showed optimal bone autograft position in all patients (below the glenoid equator and flush to the glenoid rim). Iliac crest bone graft healed to the anterior glenoid neck in 16 shoulders (94%). The rate of recurrent instability was 11.7% but only 1 patient required revision surgery (5.8%).Arthroscopic Eden-Hybinette using 2 cortical buttons leads to satisfactory clinical outcomes and a low recurrence rate after failed Latarjet, allowing successful reconstruction of the anterior glenoid rim and simultaneous treatment of capsular deficiency and humeral bone loss.Therapeutic, level IV, retrospective case series.
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- 2022
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