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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Experimental guide wire placement for total shoulder arthroplasty in glenoid models: higher precision for patient-specific aiming guides compared to standard technique without learning curve.

Jana F Schader, Tobias Helfen, Volker Braunstein, Ben Ockert, Florian Haasters, Ralph Hertel, Norbert Südkamp, Stefan Milz, Christoph M Sprecher

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Jana F SchaderAO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, Davos Platz, 7270, Switzerland. janaschader@gmail.com.
Tobias HelfenAO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, Davos Platz, 7270, Switzerland.
Volker BraunsteinAO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, Davos Platz, 7270, Switzerland.
Ben OckertAO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, Davos Platz, 7270, Switzerland.
Florian HaastersSchön Klinik München Harlaching, Zentrum für Knie-, Hüft- und Schulterchirurgie, Harlachinger Strasse 51, 81547, Munich, Germany.
Ralph HertelSchulter & Ellbogen Zentrum Bern, Lindenhofspital, Bremgartenstrasse 117, Bern, 3001, Switzerland.
Norbert SüdkampMedical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79085, Fahnenbergplatz, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
Stefan MilzAnatomische Anstalt der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Pettenkoferstrasse 11, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Christoph M SprecherAO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, Davos Platz, 7270, Switzerland.

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backgroundPatient-specific aiming devices (PSAD) may improve precision and accuracy of glenoid component positioning in total shoulder arthroplasty, especially in degenerative glenoids. The aim of this study was to compare precision and accuracy of guide wire positioning into different glenoid models using a PSAD versus a standard guide.

methodsThree experienced shoulder surgeons inserted 2.5 mm K-wires into polyurethane cast glenoid models of type Walch A, B and C (in total 180 models). Every surgeon placed guide wires into 10 glenoids of each type with a standard guide by DePuy Synthes in group (I) and with a PSAD in group (II). Deviation from planned version, inclination and entry point was measured, as well as investigation of a possible learning curve.

resultsMaximal deviation in version in B- and C-glenoids in (I) was 20.3° versus 4.8° in (II) (p < 0.001) and in inclination was 20.0° in (I) versus 3.7° in (II) (p < 0.001). For B-glenoid, more than 50% of the guide wires in (I) had a version deviation between 11.9° and 20.3° compared to ≤ 2.2° in (II) (p < 0.001). 50% of B- and C-glenoids in (I) showed a median inclination deviation of 4.6° (0.0°-20.0°; p < 0.001) versus 1.8° (0.0°-4.0°; p < 0.001) in (II). Deviation from the entry point was always less than 5.0 mm when using PSAD compared to a maximum of 7.7 mm with the standard guide and was most pronounced in type C (p < 0.001).

conclusionPSAD enhance precision and accuracy of guide wire placement particularly for deformed B and C type glenoids compared to a standard guide in vitro. There was no learning curve for PSAD. However, findings of this study cannot be directly translated to the clinical reality and require further corroboration.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, ShoulderLearning CurveBone WiresGlenoid CavityHumansModels, AnatomicShoulder JointArthroplastyGlenoid deformityGuideLearning curvePatient-specificPre-operative planningShoulder

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PMCPMC11155061

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