Single stage or two stage revision for suspected arthroplasty infection? What is the Paused Single Stage?

Here is a presentation from a recent course at the meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons that addresses some commonly asked questions.

What about the case in which  complete removal of all metal and cement would jeopardize the integrity of the humerus and long term function? Inspired by Dr. Hatzidakis and Jason Hsu we consider the Paused Single Stage (PaSS) as shown in this case.

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Here are some videos that are of shoulder interest
Shoulder arthritis - what you need to know (see this link).
How to x-ray the shoulder (see this link).
The ream and run procedure (see this link).
The total shoulder arthroplasty (see this link).
The cuff tear arthropathy arthroplasty (see this link).
The reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (see this link).
The smooth and move procedure for irreparable rotator cuff tears (see this link).
Shoulder rehabilitation exercises (see this link).