Giannotti, S.; Troiano, E.; Saviori, M.; Crippa Orlandi, N.; Greco, T.; Perisano, C.; Colasanti, G.B.; Mondanelli, N. Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Clinical, Functional and Radiological Assessment at a Mean Follow-Up of 11 Years. Prosthesis 2023, 5, 1312–1321, doi:10.3390/prosthesis5040090.
Giannotti, S.; Troiano, E.; Saviori, M.; Crippa Orlandi, N.; Greco, T.; Perisano, C.; Colasanti, G.B.; Mondanelli, N. Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Clinical, Functional and Radiological Assessment at a Mean Follow-Up of 11 Years. Prosthesis 2023, 5, 1312–1321, doi:10.3390/prosthesis5040090.
Giannotti, S.; Troiano, E.; Saviori, M.; Crippa Orlandi, N.; Greco, T.; Perisano, C.; Colasanti, G.B.; Mondanelli, N. Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Clinical, Functional and Radiological Assessment at a Mean Follow-Up of 11 Years. Prosthesis 2023, 5, 1312–1321, doi:10.3390/prosthesis5040090.
Giannotti, S.; Troiano, E.; Saviori, M.; Crippa Orlandi, N.; Greco, T.; Perisano, C.; Colasanti, G.B.; Mondanelli, N. Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty: Clinical, Functional and Radiological Assessment at a Mean Follow-Up of 11 Years. Prosthesis 2023, 5, 1312–1321, doi:10.3390/prosthesis5040090.
Abstract
Humeral resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) entails the substitution of the articular surface alone with a prosthetic cap without stem. It is a more conservative procedure which can be easily converted in a total arthroplasty if necessary. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiographical outcomes in a series of patients treated with HRA. 33 patients with a mean fol-low-up of 11 years were clinically (Constant score; Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score, DASH) and radiographically assessed before and after surgery. Constant and DASH score improved significantly after surgery, and only 2 cases needed revision surgery. HRA represents a valid therapeutic option in selected cases to improve the quality of life and delaying the need for more invasive procedures.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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