title: Biologic resurfacing of the arthritic glenohumeral joint: Historical review and current applications.
abstract: In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the use of biologic resurfacing of the glenoid for the treatment of glenohumeral arthritis in younger patients. We review the history as well as the current applications of this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Shoulder and Elbow Service, W. B. Carrell Memorial Clinic, Dallas, TX 75231, USA. wzb@airmail.net
authors.forename: Wayne Z
authors.initials: WZ
authors.lastname: Burkhead
authors.forename: Sumant G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Krishnan
authors.forename: Kenneth C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000266:history*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials