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ArticleJSES international2020

The influence of glenoid component position on scapular notching: a detailed radiographic analysis at midterm follow-up.

Nicholas C Duethman, William R Aibinder, Ngoc Tram V Nguyen, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo

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Article in JSES international, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Nicholas C DuethmanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
William R AibinderDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Ngoc Tram V NguyenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Joaquin Sanchez-SoteloDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGlenoid baseplate and glenosphere positioning may affect scapular notching rates. The purpose of this study was to assess various radiographic parameters and correlate them with scapular notching after primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) at a minimum follow-up time of 5 years.

methodsThe study sample included 147 primary RTSA with good-quality postoperative radiographs at least 5 years after implantation (mean follow-up 6.1 years, range 5-12 years). The center of rotation (COR) of the glenosphere in reference to the bone-baseplate interface was medialized in 71 and lateralized in 76 shoulders, with a varus polyethylene opening angle in 134 shoulders. Preoperative and immediate postoperative radiographs were measured to determine (1) glenoid baseplate inclination: α, β, and the reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) angles; (2) glenoid component inferiorization-peg glenoid rim distance (PGRD); and (3) sphere bone overhang distance (SBOD). Scapular notching was graded according to the Sirveaux classification.

resultsScapular notching was noted in 98 shoulders (67%) and classified as grade 1 in 46, grade 2 in 25, grade 3 in 20, and grade 4 in 7. There were statistically significant associations between notching and both medialized glenospheres (91% vs. 45%,

conclusionScapular notching correlates with glenoid and baseplate inclination, baseplate inferiorization, inferior glenosphere overhang, glenosphere COR, humeral polyethylene angle, and longer clinical follow-up. SBOD is a clinically useful measurement with decreased values associated with notching. It is the superior measurement in implants with eccentric glenospheres. Moderate or severe notching was seen in only approximately 15% of the shoulders. Revision surgery was extremely low in this cohort, and it was not related to notching or instability.

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baseplate positionglenohumeral arthritisGlenoid baseplate positionreverse shoulder arthroplastyscapular notchingsphere bone overhang distance

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PMID32195477
PMCPMC7075770
OpenAlexW3000120269

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