Soft-tissue balancing in total shoulder arthroplasty.
When a total shoulder arthroplasty is performed, restoration of the anatomy to near normal is important in order to achieve a stable implant. So as not to sacrifice stability, it is not uncommon for soft tissues to be either over tightened or insufficiently released. This article analyzes the various factors to consider in order to obtain appropriate soft-tissue balancing for a successful total shoulder arthroplasty.
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Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000379:methods*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*