Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty

Background: Friction is the primary cause of notching in reverse shoulder arthroplasty during internal, external rotation (IR/ER), and extension (EXT). To address notching, glenosphere eccentricity (ECC) was introduced. The primary objective of this study was to investigate different positions of gl...

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Main Authors: Stefan Bauer, MD, Arnaud Meylan, MD, Jaad Mahlouly, MD, Wei Shao, MD, William G. Blakeney, MBBS, MSc, MS, FRACS
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author Stefan Bauer, MD
Arnaud Meylan, MD
Jaad Mahlouly, MD
Wei Shao, MD
William G. Blakeney, MBBS, MSc, MS, FRACS
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Arnaud Meylan, MD
Jaad Mahlouly, MD
Wei Shao, MD
William G. Blakeney, MBBS, MSc, MS, FRACS
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description Background: Friction is the primary cause of notching in reverse shoulder arthroplasty during internal, external rotation (IR/ER), and extension (EXT). To address notching, glenosphere eccentricity (ECC) was introduced. The primary objective of this study was to investigate different positions of glenosphere ECC to determine whether there is an optimal position for impingement-free range of motion. Methods: In this computer model study, 10 female CTs were analyzed and EXT, ER, IR, and adduction simulated (18 models.) A 135° stem with a +10° liner (145°) was combined with a 25-mm standard/or +3-mm lateralized baseplate (BP) and a 36-mm +2-mm eccentric glenosphere in 4 ECC positions (50° posterior; 30° posterior; 30° anterior; 50° anterior) from the reference position 0° neutral (10 models). Additionally, a concentric 39-mm glenosphere was tested (+2 models). A 0° insert, 135° neck shaft angle (NSA), was tested with a 25-mm standard/or +3-mm BP for 3 configurations (30° posterior; neutral; 39 mm; +6 models). Results: Compared to the 0° neutral reference position, 30° posterior dialing improved the mean ER (group 145°: 40° vs. 38°, group 145° + 3: 51° vs. 49°, both P < .0001), and EXT (group 145°: 35° vs. 34°, P = .029, group 145° + 3: 57° vs. 47°, P = .046, but at the expense of IR (group 145°: 83° vs. 87°, group 145° + 3: 87° vs. 91°, both P < .0001). The position 30° anterior increased IR (group 145°: 90° vs. 87°, group 145° + 3: 94° vs. 91°, both P < .0001) at the expense of ER (group 145°: 33° vs. 38°, group 145° + 3: 44° vs. 49°, both P < .0001) and EXT (group 145°: 24° vs. 34°, P = .055, group 145° +3 mm: 39° vs. 47°, P = .0042). For group 145°, 0° neutral was the best position for combined EXT + IR (121°) compared to 30° posterior/30° anterior/39 mm/50° posterior/50° anterior (118°/113°/118°/113°/110°, P < .0001/P = .15/P = .076/P < .0001/P = .074, respectively) and IR + ER (125° vs. 122°/123°/123°/118°/119°/, P < .001/P = .0028/P = .7/P < .0001/P = .0001, respectively). Lateralization, but most effectively a 135° NSA improved combined EXT + IR + ER + adduction (group 145°: 179° vs. group 135°: 243°, group 145° + 3: 215° vs. group 135° + 3: 276°, P = .0019/P = .00019, respectively). The influence of position 0°neutral or 30°posterior became marginal with a 135°NSA. Conclusion: Posterior dialing of the ECC increases EXT and ER but at the expense of IR. Lateralization, but most effectively a 135° NSA, increase impingement-free motion. A larger noneccentric glenosphere on the same BP is a safe all-round solution to prevent ECC positioning outliers.
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spelling doaj-art-6ce820b05e7b45e186b8edf89c6de64d2025-01-12T05:26:02ZengElsevierJSES International2666-63832025-01-0191181187Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplastyStefan Bauer, MD0Arnaud Meylan, MD1Jaad Mahlouly, MD2Wei Shao, MD3William G. Blakeney, MBBS, MSc, MS, FRACS4Centre de l'Épaule et du Membre Supérieur, Ensemple Hospitalier de la Côte, Morges, Switzerland; School of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Perth, AustraliaCentre de l'Épaule et du Membre Supérieur, Ensemple Hospitalier de la Côte, Morges, SwitzerlandCentre de l'Épaule et du Membre Supérieur, Ensemple Hospitalier de la Côte, Morges, SwitzerlandCentre de l'Épaule et du Membre Supérieur, Ensemple Hospitalier de la Côte, Morges, SwitzerlandSchool of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia; Orthopaedic Department, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia; Corresponding author: William G Blakeney, MBBS, MSc, MS, FRACS, Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Perth Hospital, Victoria Avenue Perth, WA 6000, Australia.Background: Friction is the primary cause of notching in reverse shoulder arthroplasty during internal, external rotation (IR/ER), and extension (EXT). To address notching, glenosphere eccentricity (ECC) was introduced. The primary objective of this study was to investigate different positions of glenosphere ECC to determine whether there is an optimal position for impingement-free range of motion. Methods: In this computer model study, 10 female CTs were analyzed and EXT, ER, IR, and adduction simulated (18 models.) A 135° stem with a +10° liner (145°) was combined with a 25-mm standard/or +3-mm lateralized baseplate (BP) and a 36-mm +2-mm eccentric glenosphere in 4 ECC positions (50° posterior; 30° posterior; 30° anterior; 50° anterior) from the reference position 0° neutral (10 models). Additionally, a concentric 39-mm glenosphere was tested (+2 models). A 0° insert, 135° neck shaft angle (NSA), was tested with a 25-mm standard/or +3-mm BP for 3 configurations (30° posterior; neutral; 39 mm; +6 models). Results: Compared to the 0° neutral reference position, 30° posterior dialing improved the mean ER (group 145°: 40° vs. 38°, group 145° + 3: 51° vs. 49°, both P < .0001), and EXT (group 145°: 35° vs. 34°, P = .029, group 145° + 3: 57° vs. 47°, P = .046, but at the expense of IR (group 145°: 83° vs. 87°, group 145° + 3: 87° vs. 91°, both P < .0001). The position 30° anterior increased IR (group 145°: 90° vs. 87°, group 145° + 3: 94° vs. 91°, both P < .0001) at the expense of ER (group 145°: 33° vs. 38°, group 145° + 3: 44° vs. 49°, both P < .0001) and EXT (group 145°: 24° vs. 34°, P = .055, group 145° +3 mm: 39° vs. 47°, P = .0042). For group 145°, 0° neutral was the best position for combined EXT + IR (121°) compared to 30° posterior/30° anterior/39 mm/50° posterior/50° anterior (118°/113°/118°/113°/110°, P < .0001/P = .15/P = .076/P < .0001/P = .074, respectively) and IR + ER (125° vs. 122°/123°/123°/118°/119°/, P < .001/P = .0028/P = .7/P < .0001/P = .0001, respectively). Lateralization, but most effectively a 135° NSA improved combined EXT + IR + ER + adduction (group 145°: 179° vs. group 135°: 243°, group 145° + 3: 215° vs. group 135° + 3: 276°, P = .0019/P = .00019, respectively). The influence of position 0°neutral or 30°posterior became marginal with a 135°NSA. Conclusion: Posterior dialing of the ECC increases EXT and ER but at the expense of IR. Lateralization, but most effectively a 135° NSA, increase impingement-free motion. A larger noneccentric glenosphere on the same BP is a safe all-round solution to prevent ECC positioning outliers.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638324004006GlenosphereEccentricityReverse shoulder arthroplastyRange of motionImpingementNotching
spellingShingle Stefan Bauer, MD
Arnaud Meylan, MD
Jaad Mahlouly, MD
Wei Shao, MD
William G. Blakeney, MBBS, MSc, MS, FRACS
Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
JSES International
Glenosphere
Eccentricity
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Range of motion
Impingement
Notching
title Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
title_full Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
title_fullStr Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
title_full_unstemmed Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
title_short Dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
title_sort dialing the glenosphere eccentricity posteriorly to optimize range of motion in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
topic Glenosphere
Eccentricity
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Range of motion
Impingement
Notching
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638324004006
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