title: Conversion of glenohumeral fusion to total shoulder arthroplasty for scapulothoracic pain: case report and surgical technique.
abstract: There are several references in the hip and knee literature that mention converting fusions to a prosthetic total arthroplasty, but similar reports of total shoulder arthroplasty after glenohumeral fusion are lacking. The indication for conversion of a glenohumeral arthrodesis to a total shoulder arthroplasty is persistent periscapular pain refractory to conservative treatment. The purpose of the following article is to describe the preoperative plan and surgical technique in the conversion of a glenohumeral fusion to a total shoulder arthroplasty in single case of protracted scapulothoracic pain.
authors.affiliation: Section of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College of Rush University, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612 USA.
authors.forename: Shane J
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authors.forename: Allison
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authors.lastname: Terry
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