Restoration of the joint geometry after stemless shoulder arthroplasty

Abstract

Aim

This study aims to evaluate restoration of anatomy following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) with the Mathys Affinis Short prosthesis.

Background

Over the last decade stemless shoulder arthroplasty has increased in popularity. One of the reported advantages of the stemless designs is the ability to restore anatomy following surgery. However, very few studies have evaluated restoration of anatomy following stemless shoulder arthroplasty.

Methods

The study included all patients who had undergone TSA using the Affinis Short (Mathys Ltd, Bettlach, Switzerland) prosthesis for primary osteoarthritis between 2010 and 2016. The mean follow up was 42.8 months (range 9.4 to 83.4 months). Pre and post-operative radiographs were assessed for Centre of Rotation (COR), Humeral Head Height (HHH), Humeral Head Diameter (HHD), Humeral Height (HH) and, Neck Shaft Angle (NSA) using the best fit circle method on PACS software. Measurements were scored and compared to assess the accuracy of the implant in restoring the native geometry, including the intraobserver variability. The same data was collected by another experienced observer to measure the interobserver variability.

Results

The deviation of COR of the prosthesis from the anatomical centre was less than 3 mm in 58 cases (85%). Humeral head height and humeral head diameter showed a variation of less than 3 mm in 66 cases (97%) and 43 cases (63%) respectively. Humeral height followed a similar trend, with 62 cases (91.2%) showing a difference of less than 5 mm. The neck shaft angle showed a variation of more than 8 degrees in 38 cases (55%), and 29 cases (42.6%) had a postoperative angle of less than 130 degrees.

Conclusion

Overall, stemless total shoulder arthroplasty with the Affinis Short prosthesis allows excellent restoration of anatomy confirmed by most of the measured radiographic parameters. The variability in neck shaft angle might be due to differing surgical techniques, with some surgeons preferring a slightly vertical neck cut to protect the rotator cuff insertion.

Keywords

total shoulder arthroplasty restoration of anatomy stemless

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