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New components will determine the future of fracture management
New developments in shoulder replacement components will determine whether or not reverse shoulder arthroplasty has a place in the management of complex proximal humeral fractures in the elderly, it has been claimed.
According to new research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, improvements to design, bearing surfaces and surgical techniques, as well as better assessment during follow-up, could all make reverse shoulder arthroplasty a viable option for the treatment of the elderly.
The researchers noted that at a mean follow-up of six years, 63 per cent of patients had radiological evidence of loosening of the glenoid component.
However, the incidence of aseptic loosening of the baseplate after 12 years was very low.
Recent research presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons by orthopaedic surgeon Asheesh Bedi showed that surgeons should be wary of using prophylaxis as a preventative measure for shoulder arthroplasty thromboembolism.
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