Total shoulder arthroplasty - patient evaluation and technique

First let's take a look at the normal shoulder

Next let's take a look at how the shoulder should be x-rayed to diagnose the problem and to plan the joint replacement.

This next youtube shows how we position the patient and approach the shoulder for joint replacement.

Now let's consider the selection of the humeral component and preparation of the humerus

Here are our thoughts on glenoid component selection.

Here is how we prepare the glenoid bone and insert the glenoid component.

Here are our thoughts on the management of the retroverted glenoid

Here are the final steps in the arthroplasty. 

Here are some thoughts on the rehabilitation of the shoulder. 

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