A 60 year old physician presented to us with a painful stiff shoulder and these films.
Because of his desired activity levels, he wished to avoid the polyethylene glenoid component used in a conventional total shoulder; therefore he elected a ream and run procedure. After surgery he used his
His x-rays at 6 years after surgery show secure fixation of his impaction grafted humeral prosthesis and a regenerated stable bearing surface on his glenoid.
His electric toothbrush kept his teeth and his shoulder happy.
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