Fit of current glenoid component designs: an anatomic cadaver study

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2002 Nov-Dec;11(6):614-7. doi: 10.1067/mse.2002.126099.

Abstract

The glenoids of 412 scapula specimens were templated with the use of 6 currently available glenoid systems to determine the goodness of fit for the various designs. When a fitting criterion of a mismatch of less than 2 mm between the template and the actual glenoid periphery for 8 radial locations was used, the various designs fit from 0% to 48% of the glenoids. Because glenoid component fixation longevity can depend on the degree of osseous support, these results indicate that glenoid component design and sizing can be improved.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cadaver
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Prosthesis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Fitting*
  • Scapula / anatomy & histology*
  • Scapula / physiology
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Shoulder Joint / anatomy & histology
  • Shoulder Joint / physiology*
  • Stress, Mechanical