Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Sep 2016
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with structural bone grafting of large glenoid defects.
Large glenoid defects pose difficulties in shoulder arthroplasty. Structural grafts consisting of a humeral head autograft, iliac crest, and allograft have been described. Few series describe grafts used with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). ⋯ The use of bulk structural grafts is a promising treatment option. Allografts may yield equally acceptable results compared with autografts.