Predictors of Bone Loss in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability.

Background: Anterior shoulder instability can result in bone loss of both the anterior glenoid and the posterior humerus. Bone loss has been shown to lead to increased failure postoperatively and may necessitate more complex surgical procedures, resulting in worse clinical outcomes and posttraumatic arthritis.

Hypothesis/purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of glenoid and humeral head bone loss in patients undergoing surgery for anterior shoulder instability.

Risk factors for postoperative blood transfusion after shoulder arthroplasty.

Purpose: To identify the effect of surgical indication, patient factors, and perioperative characteristics on transfusion after shoulder arthroplasty (SA).

Methods: Shoulder arthroplasties for osteoarthritis (OA) ( = 47), rotator cuff arthropathy (RCA) ( = 50), fracture ( = 76), revision ( = 66), and periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) ( = 35) performed at a single institution during a 6-year period were included. All other indications were excluded.

Survivorship of Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty provides pain relief and improved quality of life for patients suffering from glenohumeral arthritis. The 10-year survival rate for these implants has been most recently reported at 96%. As the number of shoulder arthroplasties per year increases, it is important to evaluate factors associated with failure.

Factors Associated With Elevated Inflammatory Markers Prior to Shoulder Arthroplasty.

: Preoperative erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) ranges for several shoulder arthroplasty indications are not well understood. : We sought to compare preoperative ESR and CRP values for a variety of shoulder arthroplasty indications and evaluate risk factors for elevated preoperative ESR and CRP values. : We conducted a retrospective cohort study of shoulder arthroplasty cases performed at a single academic medical institution from 2013 to 2018.

The effect of patient factors on opioid use after anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Background: Prolonged opioid use can lead to suboptimal outcomes after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), and thus, reduced consumption is desirable. Our primary aims were to determine if differences in total morphine equivalent doses existed owing to (1) age less than or greater than 65 years, (2) sex, and (3) TSA type - reverse or anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty. We also characterized potential risk factors for (1) visiting another provider for pain, (2) pain control 6 weeks postoperatively, and (3) needing an opioid refill.