A comparison of hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty in the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis: results of a multicenter study (original) (raw)

Long-Term Follow-up of Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American), 2012

Background: There is major controversy surrounding the use of hemiarthroplasty as compared with total shoulder arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis, and long-term clinical outcomes of hemiarthroplasty are lacking. Methods: Of a cohort of thirty patients (thirty-one shoulders) who were treated with hemiarthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis and followed longitudinally at our institution, twenty-five were available for long-term follow-up; five died, and one refused to participate. Three of the five patients who died had revision arthroplasty before death, and the data from those three were therefore included in the final follow-up (final follow-up data therefore included twenty-seven patients and twenty-eight shoulders). Follow-up through phone conversations and postal mail surveys included the following: Short Form-36, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder outcome score, EuroQol, Simple Shoulder Test, modified Neer Score, and a unique, validated self-administered range-of-motion questionnaire. Correlations between clinical outcome and age, type of glenoid wear, and cause of osteoarthritis were determined. Results: The average follow-up was 17.2 years (range, thirteen to twenty-one years). There were eight revisions (three of fifteen shoulders with concentric glenoids, and five of sixteen shoulders with eccentric glenoids). For those shoulders not revised, the average ASES score was 70.54 (range, 36.67 to 91.67). Overall, active shoulder forward elevation and external rotation with the arm at 90°of abduction increased from 104°preoperatively to 141.8°(range, 45°to 180°) and 20.7°to 61.0°(range, 30°to 90°), respectively (p < 0.05), at the time of final follow-up. Of those who required revision arthroplasty, the average patient age at the time of the index procedure was 51.0 years (range, twenty-six to eighty-one years), while those not requiring revision averaged 57.1 years (range, twenty-seven to sixty-three years). The overall Neer satisfaction rating was 25%. The average Neer score and Neer rating for unrevised cases were significantly higher for concentric glenoid wear compared with eccentric glenoid wear (p = 0.015 and p = 0.001, respectively). Patients who had concentric glenoid wear had higher EuroQol scores (p = 0.020). The average Neer scores were 65.29 (range, forty-seven to seventy-eight) for primary osteoarthritis and 54.46 (range, forty to seventy-seven) for secondary osteoarthritis (p = 0.036). Conclusions: Only 25% of patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis treated with shoulder hemiarthroplasty are satisfied with their outcome at an average of seventeen years after the operation. Patients with concentric glenoid wear and primary osteoarthritis have better outcomes than those with eccentric glenoid wear and secondary osteoarthritis do, but patients in both groups experienced deterioration of results over time. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. O steoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint is a life-altering disease, the treatment for which was dramatically changed in the 1970s with the introduction of shoulder arthroplasty. Initially, humeral head replacement alone was introduced for the treatment of glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Good results were reported, with most patients experiencing pain relief and return of shoulder function 1. Yet some patients had a slow recovery of strength and had continuing shoulder fatigability.

Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty versus Hemiarthroplasty for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Applied Sciences, 2021

Purpose: Both anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and shoulder hemiarthroplasty (SHA) are used for the management of end-stage glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA). The present study compared TSA and SHA in terms of clinical outcome and complication rate. Methods: This meta-analysis followed the PRISMA guidelines. In October 2021, the following databases were accessed: Web of Science, Google Scholar, Pubmed, Scopus. All clinical trials comparing anatomical TSA versus SHA for GHOA were considered. Results: Data from 11,027 procedures were retrieved. The mean length of the follow-up was 81.8 (16 to 223.20) months. The mean age of the patients was 61.4 ± 8.6 years, and 56.0% (5731 of 10,228 patients) were women. At last follow-up, the age-adjusted constant score was greater following TSA (p < 0.0001), as were active elevation (p < 0.0001), flexion (p < 0.0001), abduction (p < 0.0001), and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Score (p < 0.0001). Postoperativ...

Total shoulder arthroplasty - arthroplasty for glenohumeral arthropathies: results and complications after a minimum follow-up of 8 years according to the type of arthroplasty and etiology

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR, 2012

Arthroplasty for glenohumeral arthropathies have specific complications and the final results are sometimes more dependent upon the type of shoulder arthroplasty than the initial etiology. The aim of our study was to evaluate the rate of complications and the functional improvement with different types of shoulder arthroplasties after a minimum follow-up of 8 years. This was a multicenter retrospective study of 198 shoulders including 85 primary osteoarthritis of the shoulder, 76 cuff tear arthropathies, 19 avascular necrosis and 18 rheumatoid arthritis. Arthroplasties included 104 anatomic total shoulder arthroplasties (TSA), 77 reverse arthroplasties and 17 hemiarthroplasties. Ten patients had their arthroplasty revised, and 134 patients with TSA were able to be present at the final follow-up or provide information on their case. Function was evaluated by the Constant-Murley score and loosening by standard radiographs. In the group with primary osteoarthritis of the shoulder, ther...

Total shoulder arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for glenohumeral arthritis: A systematic review of the literature at long-term follow-up

International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2013

Introduction: The optimal surgical treatment of end-stage primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis remains controversial. The objective of this article is to systematically review the current available literature to formulate evidence-based guidelines for treatment of this pathology with an arthroplasty. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was performed to identify all articles from 1990 onward that presented data concerning treatment of glenohumeral arthritis with total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) or head arthroplasty (HA) with a minimal follow-up of 7 years. The most relevant electronic databases were searched. Results: After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we identified 18 studies (of the initial 832 hits). The search included a total of 1,958 patients (HA: 316 and TSA: 1,642) with 2,111 shoulders (HA: 328 + TSA: 1,783). The revision rate for any reason in the HA group (13%) was higher than in the TSA group (7%) (P < 0.001). There was a trend of a higher complication rate (of any kind) in the TSA group (12%) when compared with the HA group (8%) (P = 0.065). The weighted mean improvement in anteflexion, exorotation and abduction were respectively 33°, 15° and 31° in the HA group and were respectively 56°, 21° and 48° in the TSA group. Mean decrease in pain scores was 4.2 in the HA and 5.5 in the TSA group. Conclusion: Finally, we conclude that TSA results in less need for revision surgery, but has a trend to result in more complications. The conclusions of this review should be interpreted with caution as only Level IV studies could be included. Level of Evidence: IV.

Total shoulder replacement compared with humeral head replacement for the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis: A systematic review

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2007

The optimal choice for the treatment of end-stage primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis remains controversial, with alternatives including total shoulder replacement (TSR) and humeral head replacement (HHR). The objective of this review was to analyze the effect of TSR compared with HHR on rates of pain relief, range of motion, patient satisfaction, and revision surgery in patients with primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis. We searched computerized databases for clinical studies published between 1966 and 2004 that reported on shoulder replacement for primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Pain data were converted to a 100-point score. Outcome assessment data were pooled when possible, and analyses via normal test statistics were performed. We identified 23 studies, with a total of 1952 patients and mean follow-up of 43.4 months (range, 30-116.4 months). The mean level of evidence was 3.73. Among the 23 studies, 7 different outcome instruments were used. Of the 23 studies, 14 (n ϭ 1185) reported pain relief, 15 (n ϭ 1080) reported range of motion, 12 (n ϭ 969) reported patient satisfaction, and 14 (n ϭ 1474) reported revision surgery. Compared with HHR, TSR provided significantly greater pain relief (P Ͻ .0001), forward elevation (P Ͻ .0001), gain in forward elevation (P Ͻ .0001), gain in external rotation (P ϭ .0002), and patient satisfaction (P Ͻ .0001). Furthermore, only 6.5% of all TSRs required revision surgery, which was significantly lower than the percentage for all patients undergoing HHR (10.2%) (P Ͻ .025). Only 1.7% of all-polyethylene glenoid components required revision. On the basis of this review and analysis, in comparison with HHR, TSR for the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis significantly improves pain relief, range of motion, and satisfaction and has a significantly lower rate of revision surgery. Inconsistent outcome reporting and poor study design may warrant standardization of outcome instruments and improved study design in the future. (J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2007;16:396-402.)

Long-term Results of Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Orthopedics, 2015

Rheumatoid arthritis affecting the shoulder is typically associated with destruction of the glenohumeral joint and rotator cuff impairment, which can result in severe glenoid erosion. Following hemiarthroplasty, severe glenoid erosion has also frequently been observed. The authors' aim was to retrospectively evaluate the outcome of cemented shoulder hemiarthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The authors performed 45 cemented hemiarthroplasties in 36 patients with rheumatoid arthritis involving the shoulder as well as associated rotator cuff compromise between 1995 and 2008. All patients were analyzed radiologically and clinically using patient-reported outcome measures. Mean±SD visual analog pain scale score was 3±2. Mean±SD Constant score was 55±16. Mean±SD validated Dutch version of the Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score was 42±19. No radiograph showed loosening of the implant at follow-up. One patient needed an arthrotomy and capsulotomy because of persistent pain and limited range of motion. Tissue cultures taken during this second operation were negative for infection. No major revision surgery was necessary within the follow-up period. Cemented hemiarthroplasty is a viable treatment option for glenohumeral arthritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Long-term results show acceptable results and low complication rates in this case series for this specific group. A randomized, controlled trial comparing hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty is necessary to draw definite conclusions in this specific patient population. [Orthopedics. 2015; 38(1):e38-e42.]

Shoulder hemiarthroplasty: outcomes and long-term survival analysis according to etiology

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR, 2012

The indications for hemiarthroplasty in glenohumeral joint diseases remain controversial and depend mainly on the original underlying diagnosis. Our objective was to investigate the influence of the primitive aetiology on long-term prosthesis survival and on the Constant-Murley score. We studied 272 shoulders with the following diagnoses: fracture sequelae (n=73), primary osteoarthritis (n=67), cuff tear arthropathy (n=43), avascular necrosis (n=40), rheumatoid arthritis (n=31), and other (n=18). Of the 272 shoulders, 139 were evaluated after at least 8 years (mean follow-up, 134 months). In all, 30 prostheses required removal. Functional status was evaluated using the Constant-Murley score and survival rate using the Kaplan-Meier method with prosthesis removal or conversion to total arthroplasty as the endpoint. Ten-year prosthesis survival was 88.13% overall, 100% in the rheumatoid arthritis group, 94.9% in the avascular necrosis group, 94.2% in the primary osteoarthritis group, 8...

Hemiarthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis: Results correlated to degree of glenoid wear

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1997

Thirty patients (31 shoulders) were retrospectively reviewed after hemiarthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Ten shoulders had primary osteoarthritis, and 21 shoulders had secondary osteoarthritis. Glenoid surface wear was evaluated and classified as either type I, concentric, (15 shoulders) or type II, nonconcentric, (16 shoulders). Postoperative results were reviewed with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons&#39; evaluation form, Neer classification, and the Constant score. Overall, 23 (74%) shoulders achieved satisfactory results, and 8 (26%) shoulders had unsatisfactory results. Results were similar in the primary and secondary osteoarthritis groups. Outcome correlated most significantly with the status of posterior glenoid wear. Patients with concentric, type I glenoids achieved 86% satisfactory results, whereas patients with nonconcentric, type II glenoids had only 63% satisfactory results. Although pain relief was similar in both groups, the unsatisfactory results were attributed to loss of forward elevation and external rotation in patients with type II glenoids. On the basis of these results hemiarthroplasty can be an effective treatment for both primary and secondary arthritis but should be reserved for patients with a concentric glenoid, which affords a better fulcrum for glenohumeral motion.

Total versus hemiarthroplasty for glenohumeral arthritis according to preoperative glenoid erosion

Orthopedic Reviews, 2015

Clinical studies on primary osteoarthritis have shown better results of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) compared to hemiarthroplasty (HA) regarding the function, revision rate and postoperative pain relief. However, a clear recommendation for implantation of TSA or HA, depending on the glenoid type of erosion, does not exist. The aim of the study was to compare the results of TSA and HA with respect to the preoperative glenoid type. In this study, 41 patients were examined retrospectively; among them, 25 patients were treated with stemmed anatomic TSA and 16 with stemmed anatomic HA. The degree of osteoarthritis was determined according to Samilson and the glenoid erosion was classified according to Walch. The clinical outcome of the patients was determined by using the Constant Score (CS) and the Simple Shoulder Test at final follow-up. Patients after TSA demonstrated a significantly improved internal rotation compared to HA patients. Patients with preoperative B1 glenoid showed ...

Self-Assessed Outcome at Two to Four Years After Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty with Concentric Glenoid Reaming

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American), 2007

Background: Active and young individuals with glenohumeral arthritis who are treated with total glenohumeral arthroplasty are at risk for loosening or wear of the prosthetic glenoid component. This study tests the hypothesis that patients with severe glenohumeral arthritis have improvement in self-assessed shoulder comfort and function at two to four years after treatment with the combination of humeral hemiarthroplasty and concentric glenoid reaming without tissue or prosthetic component interposition.