title: Use of flexible elbow reamers for cement removal in the humerus during revision shoulder arthroplasty.
abstract: Humeral cement removal in revision shoulder arthroplasty can be challenging. Secondary damage to the bone and neighbouring structures can be extensive and compromise later reconstruction. We present a technique that employs flexible reamers from elbow arthroplasty instrumentation, which aids cement removal at the same time as minimizing the risk of iatrogenic injury.
authors.affiliation: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham St, Slough, UK.
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Granville-Chapman
authors.affiliation: Wrightington Hospital, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, UK.
authors.forename: R Steve
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Bale
authors.affiliation: Wrightington Hospital, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, UK.
authors.forename: Ian A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Trail
keywords: cement removal; reaming; revision surgery; shoulder arthroplasty