Effects of tilt and glenosphere eccentricity on baseplate/bone interface forces in a computational model, validated by a mechanical model, of reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Effects of tilt and glenosphere eccentricity on baseplate/bone interface forces in a computational model, validated by a mechanical model, of reverse shoulder arthroplasty
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jse.2010.10.035
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发表时间:
2011-07-01
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3
通讯作者:
Frankle, Mark A.
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作者:
Gutierrez, Sergio;Walker, Matthew;Frankle, Mark A.
Hypothesis/background: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty is being used with greater frequency for patients with severe rotator cuff deficiency. There are several commercially available reverse shoulder devices, each with different glenosphere options. The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) forces at the baseplate-bone interface in glenospheres with centers of rotation located concentrically and eccentrically to the center of the baseplate; and (2) if baseplate-bone forces can be optimized by altering tilt of the baseplate.Methods: A validated computer model was used to compare concentric glenospheres with neutral offset to eccentrically offset glenospheres (6 mm inferior or 6 mm lateral) in 3 baseplate tilts: 15 degrees inferior, neutral, or 15 degrees superior. A baseplate, simulated bone, screws, and humeral component were modeled, and forces underneath the baseplate were calculated as the arm was abducted through 90 degrees of glenohumeral motion.Results: For lateral and concentric glenospheres, inferior tilt provides the most even distribution of forces (mean difference in force between superior and inferior portions of baseplate: 11.3 N and 24.7 N, respectively) and superior tilt provides the most uneven distribution of forces (109.3 N and 78.7 N, respectively). For inferior eccentric glenospheres, inferior tilt provides the most uneven distribution of forces (58.7 N) and neutral tilt provides the most even distribution of forces (27.7 N).Conclusion: This is the first study to investigate force distribution under the baseplate in inferior eccentric glenospheres. Although inferior tilting of the baseplate is recommended for concentric and laterally offset glenospheres, this same recommendation may be detrimental to inferiorly offset glenospheres and warrants further investigation.Level of evidence: Basic Science Study. (C) 2011 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Board of Trustees.