Eight-year follow-up of resurfacing hemiarthroplasty for advanced glenohumeral osteoarthritis following total acromionectomy. (16th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Borton, Zakk; Ibrahim, Edward; Thomas, Kate; Rashid, Abbas
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-08-16
• Subjects: orthopaedic and trauma surgery -- osteoarthritis; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226288
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Total acromionectomy is now a largely historical procedure due to a number of biomechanical sequelae caused by defunctioning of the deltoid, although its overall effect on joint kinematics is uncertain. This presents a challenge when considering arthroplasty for subsequent glenohumeral arthritis. We report on successful management of such a case, treated with resurfacing hemiarthroplasty 57 years following acromionectomy. The patient continues to enjoy excellent functional outcome of the shoulder at 8 years after arthroplasty.