Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Michael H. Amini, MD, spoke about subscapularis-sparing total shoulder arthroplasty.

Smith & Nephew announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance of a stemless option for its Aetos shoulder system for anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, according to a company press release.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the OsseoFit stemless shoulder system for total shoulder replacement, according to a company press release.

According to results published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, patients with hypothyroidism may be at an increased risk for medical and implant-related complications after total shoulder arthroplasty vs. controls.

Researchers at Scripps Health have received a $317,000 grant from the NIH to conduct research and develop a smart implant for total shoulder arthroplasty, according to a press release.

According to published results, patients using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists who undergo total shoulder arthroplasty may have increased risks for readmission and several postoperative complications vs. controls.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Registry Program released its 2024 Shoulder & Elbow Registry annual report, according to a press release.

Published results showed patients discharged to a post-acute care facility after total shoulder arthroplasty may be at an increased risk for readmissions compared with patients discharged home.

According to published results, preoperative mental health disorders may be associated with increased opioid consumption, complications and costs for patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty.

Published results showed total shoulder arthroplasty performed by a high-volume surgeon may decrease medical and surgical complications compared with those performed by low-volume surgeons.