summary A shoulder hemiarthroplasty is a procedure in which the humeral articular surface is replaced with stemmed humeral component. The most common indication is glenohumeral arthritis when the glenoid bone stock is inadequate for a total shoulder arthroplasty. It is contraindicated in patients with coracoacromial ligament deficiency. Indications Indications primary arthritis, if: rotator cuff is deficient glenoid bone stock is inadequate risk of glenoid loosening is high young patients active laborers rotator cuff arthropathy hemiarthroplasty > rTSA if able to achieve forward flexion > 90 degrees osteonecrosis without glenoid involvement proximal humerus fractures three-part fractures with poor bone quality four-part fractures head-splitting fractures fracture with significant destruction of the articular surface Contraindications infection neuropathic joint unmotivated patient coracoacromial ligament deficiency provides a barrier to humeral head proximal migration in the case of a rotator cuff tear superior escape will occur if coracoacromial ligament and rotator cuff are deficient Outcomes Rotator cuff deficiency status of the rotator cuff is the most influential factor affecting postoperative function in shoulder hemiarthroplasty Proximal humerus fractures provides excellent pain relief in a majority of patients outcome scores inversely proportional to patient age time from injury to operation Preoperative Imaging Radiographs true (Grashey) AP of shoulder taken 30-40 degrees oblique to the coronal plane of the body findings helps determine extent of DJD delineation of fracture pattern axillary view findings look for posterior wear of glenoid helps quantify displacement in cases of fracture CT scan obtain CT scan to determine glenoid version and glenoid bone stock useful if fracture pattern is poorly understood after radiographic evaluation MRI useful for evaluation of rotator cuff techniques Approach deltopectoral approach Shaft preparation and prosthesis placement humeral head resection start osteotomy at medial insertion line of supraspinatus determine retroversion, implant height and head size retroversion 30° of retroversion is ideal lateral fin should be slightly posterior to biceps groove excessive anteversion leads to risk of anterior dislocation excessive retroversion leads to risk of posterior dislocation implant height greater tuberosity should be 7 to 8 mm below the top of the prosthetic humeral head functions to maintain cuff and biceps tension recreate normal contour of medial calcar technique to achieve cement prosthesis proud distance from top of prosthesis head to upper border of pectoralis major should be 56mm. head size determine size by using radiograph of contralateral shoulder or measuring size of native head removed earlier in procedure using too large of a head may "overstuff" joint Fixation cemented prosthesis standard of care provides better quality of life, range of motion, and strength compared to uncemented humeral component Tuberosity reduction introduction tuberosity migration is one of the most common causes of failure for fractures treated with hemiarthroplasty technique strict attention to securing the tuberosities to each other and to the shaft autogenous bone grafting from the excised humeral head will decrease the incidence of pull-off and improve healing rates tuberosity reduction must be anatomic or it may lead to a deficit in rotation Rehab Early passive motion until fracture has healed duration usually 6-8 weeks Strengthening exercises begin once tuberosity has fully healed Complications Progressive glenoid arthrosis increased risk with young patients active patient treatment conversion to total shoulder arthroplasty Tuberosity displacement/malunion one of the most common complications of shoulder hemiarthroplasty when used to treat fracture treatment repositioning of the tuberosity with bone grafting Joint overstuffing may lead to stiffness accelerated arthritis of glenoid Subcutaneous (anterosuperior) escape occurs when both rotator cuff and coracoacromial arch are deficient better outcomes with conversion to reverse shoulder arthroplasty compared to anatomic TSA
Technique Guide CPT Codes: 23470 Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; hemiarthroplasty Technique guides are not considered high yield topics for orthopaedic standardized exams including ABOS, EBOT and RC. Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fracture Orthobullets Team Trauma - Proximal Humerus Fractures
QUESTIONS 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 5 Previous Next (OBQ17.58) A 67-year-old male presents with left shoulder pain. He underwent surgery on his left shoulder 10 years prior. Initially, he was pain-free following surgery, however, his pain has returned and has been increasing in intensity. On physical examination, his incision is healed with no erythema. He actively exhibits 120° of forward flexion, 25° of external rotation, and internal rotation to L3. He exhibits 5/5 strength with forward flexion, internal rotation, and external rotation. He has a negative belly-press test, negative hornblower's sign, and a negative Spurling's test. Distally, he is neurovascularly intact. Joint aspiration is performed in the office and reveals a white blood cell count (WBC) of 1900 x10^9/L, with 20% polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs). Cultures were held for 3 weeks and exhibited no growth to date. Radiographs are obtained and shown in Figures A & B. Which of the following is the next best step in the treatment of this patient? QID: 210145 FIGURES: A B Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the shoulder to evaluate the rotator cuff 10% (178/1780) 2 Humeral head revision and placement of prosthetic glenoid component 54% (954/1780) 3 Two-stage revision with placement of an antibiotic spacer 5% (87/1780) 4 Revision total shoulder arthroplasty with a cemented humeral stem 17% (298/1780) 5 Revision to an implant with a center of rotation that is moved infero-medially 14% (243/1780) L 4 Question Complexity B Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 2 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic Sorry, this question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only Upgrade to PEAK Sorry, this question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only Upgrade to PEAK (SBQ07SM.21) A 60-year-old man has chronic shoulder pain and weakness. Radiographs show moderate glenohumeral arthritis and narrowing of the acromio-humeral distance. He is scheduled to undergo either hemiarthroplasty or total shoulder arthroplasty. His postoperative function will be most affected by which of the following factors? QID: 1406 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 The integrity of the rotator cuff 91% (2733/3009) 2 The integrity of the coracoacromial ligament 3% (81/3009) 3 The presence of glenoid wear 5% (151/3009) 4 The presence of an inferior head osteophyte 0% (5/3009) 5 The extent of AC joint arthritis 1% (23/3009) L 1 Question Complexity C Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 1 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic (OBQ05.137) A 78-year old female sustained a 4-part proximal humerus fracture on her dominant side 2 days ago and undergoes a shoulder hemiarthroplasty. Intraoperatively, the lesser tuberosity reduction was difficult and placed too close to the greater tuberosity, which was anatomic. What post-operative problem is likely to result due to the position of the lesser tuberosity? QID: 1023 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 external rotation deficit 74% (1411/1915) 2 internal rotation deficit 24% (454/1915) 3 multi-directional instability 1% (12/1915) 4 forward elevation weakness 1% (12/1915) 5 elbow flexion weakness 1% (19/1915) L 2 Question Complexity C Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 1 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic
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