Comparison of Reverse and Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients With an Intact Rotator Cuff and No Previous Surgery.

INTRODUCTION: This study's purpose is to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and an intact rotator cuff with no previous history of shoulder surgery using a single platform TSA system at a minimum follow-up of 2 years. METHODS: A total of 370 aTSA patients and 370 rTSA patients matched for age, sex, and length of follow-up from an international multi-institutional Western Institutional Review Board approved registry with a minimum 2-year follow-up were reviewed for this study. All patients had a diagnosis of OA, an intact rotator cuff, and no previous shoulder surgery. All patients were evaluated and scored preoperatively and at latest follow-up using six outcome scoring metrics and four active range of motion measurements. RESULTS: Mean follow-up was 41 months, and the mean age was 73 years. Preoperatively, the rTSA patients had lower outcome metrics and less motion. Postoperatively, aTSA and rTSA patients had similar clinical outcomes, motion, and function, with the only exception being greater external rotation in aTSA exceeding the minimal clinically important difference. Pain relief was excellent, and patient satisfaction was high in both groups. Humeral radiolucent lines were similar in both groups (8%). Complications were significantly higher with aTSA (aTSA = 4.9%; rTSA = 2.2%; P = 0.045), but revisions were similar (aTSA = 3.2%; rTSA = 1.4%; P = 0.086). CONCLUSION: At a mean of 41 month follow-up, primary aTSA and rTSA patients with OA and an intact rotator cuff with no previous history of shoulder surgery had similar clinical and radiographic outcomes. Greater external rotation was noted in aTSA patients at follow-up. However, aTSA patients had a significantly greater rate of complications compared with rTSA patients. rTSA is a viable treatment option in patients with an intact rotator cuff and no previous shoulder surgery, offering similar clinical outcomes with a lower complication rate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.

Arthroscopic Trillat procedure combined with capsuloplasty: an effective treatment modality for shoulder instability associated with hyperlaxity.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to describe the results of an arthroscopic Trillat procedure utilized to treat patients with symptomatic antero-inferior shoulder instability associated with hyperlaxity. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on 19 consecutive shoulders (17 patients, 2 bilateral) who underwent a Trillat procedure combined with anterio-inferior capsulolabral plasty from 2016 to 2019. Patients included in the study presented with shoulder instability combined with shoulder hyperlaxity and no glenoid or humeral bone loss. Clinical assessment included range of motion, apprehension, and instability tests. Outcome measures Constant-Murley score (CMS) scale, Walch-Duplay, ROWE, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Post-operatively, healing of the coracoid osteoclasy was evaluated by CT scan. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 24.8 months (range, 12-51). Post-operatively, none of the patients experienced a recurrent dislocation or subluxation and the anterior apprehension test was negative in all shoulders. Post-operative motion deficits of 22.1° ± 15.8 [p < 0.05] and 12.4° ± 10.1 [p < 0.05] loss were documented for ER1 and ER2, respectively. All functional scores exhibited significant improvements. Post-operative CT scan was available in 16 shoulders and revealed coracoid union in 15/16 shoulders and an asymptomatic fibrous non-union without coracoid or implant migration in one patient. CONCLUSION: The arthroscopic Trillat procedure combined with an antero-inferior capsulolabral plasty is effective in preventing recurrent instability and eliminating shoulder apprehension among patients suffering from anterior and or inferior hyperlaxity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

Editorial Commentary: If You Want Your Arthroscopic Bankart Repairs to Be Durable for 10 Years Consider Treating the Hill-Sachs Lesion With Remplissage.

Shoulder remplissage (capsulotenodesis) fills the Hill-Sachs lesion on the humeral head with the infraspinatus and posterior capsule to prevent engagement of the lesion with the anterior glenoid rim. Remplissage is particularly effective when combined with a Bankart repair for the scenario of minimal to no glenoid bone loss and the presence of a significant Hill-Sachs lesion. Anyone performing shoulder instability surgery should be familiar with the technique of the remplissage procedure and consider using it liberally it when the situation dictates.

Scapular Notching in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Scapular notching is a common radiographic finding occurring after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, and it refers to an erosive lesion of the inferior scapular neck because of the impingement of the humeral implant during adduction. The clinical importance of notching is unclear, and the optimal treatment of severe notching is unknown. The incidence and severity of scapular notching is related to prosthetic design and surgical technique. Implant design factors include size, shape, and position of the glenosphere, inclination of the humeral neck-shaft angle, implant offset, and native scapular anatomy. Scapular notching may lead to deterioration of functional outcomes and glenoid implant loosening and failure. Lateral offset, inferior glenosphere overhang, and careful consideration of the presurgical glenoid morphology may help prevent scapular notching. Currently, there is limited evidence to direct the management of scapular notching, and further research is needed to elucidate optimal prevention and treatment strategies.