This masterful book from top experts provides clinical insights on reverse shoulder
arthroplasty gleaned from hands-on refinement of shoulder replacement techniques. Years of
significant biomechanical and clinical research yielded invaluable knowledge that led to
important improvements in functional outcome and implant durability. Among these refinements
were stronger polyethylene derivatives better ingrowth technology and improved connection
devices. As the durability and longevity of implant technology increased younger active
patients became suitable candidates for this procedure. In fact RSA has played a pivotal role
in making shoulder arthroplasty the fastest growing implant technology. In the first two
sections the authors take the reader through the history and evolution of RSA followed by
step-by-step surgical techniques for specific injuries and conditions. The next three sections
discuss past and recent outcomes complications and rehabilitation. The last section covers
special considerations including patient specific instrumentation convertible humeral and
glenoid components and the future potential of stemless humeral technology. Key Features The
latest trends in patient-specific components guide systems and instrument design The use of
RSA for rotator cuff repair shoulder arthritis and acute and complex fractures In-depth
discussion of techniques to improve deltoid function avoid impingement and increase implant
longevity Clinical pearls on how to recognize and handle complications that occur: instability
infection scapular notching component loosening glenoid and humeral bone loss and RSA
failure High quality videos and 300 superb illustrations further delineate techniques This book
is a practical resource that enables learning complex procedures putting them into practice
and handling complications should they arise. It is an essential tool for all orthopaedic
surgeons who treat shoulder conditions.
