Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young Patient: Evaluation and Management

Glenohumeral arthritis in young patients is a challenging problem due to their longer life expectancy and more active lifestyles. This practical text educates clinicians on how to recognize and categorize the condition, as well as offers insight into operative and non-operative treatment options. It includes radiographs and intraoperative photos to enhance the text.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 195 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The management of glenohumeral arthritis in young patients presents a formidable challenge for treating clinicians. The unique demands of these patient populations necessitate a deep understanding of treatment goals to achieve satisfactory and long-lasting outcomes. Moreover, younger patients often lead more active lifestyles, which can negatively impact the longevity of arthroplasty implants traditionally used in older patient populations. Consequently, the discovery and implementation of novel and anatomy-preserving techniques continue to evolve to meet the needs of younger patients without compromising their results.

This practical text aims to educate treating clinicians on recognizing and categorizing glenohumeral osteoarthritis in young patients. It provides valuable insights into the various operative and non-operative treatment options available. The opening chapters explore the prevalence, burden, etiology, and evaluation of the condition, while subsequent chapters discuss current non-invasive and non-operative approaches, such as injection therapy. The main body of the text comprises detailed descriptions of surgical approaches, encompassing arthroscopy, cartilage reconstruction, total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, stemless approaches, and arthrodesis. A final chapter delves into future management strategies.

To enhance the understanding of the subject matter, radiographs and intraoperative photos are included throughout the text. Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young Patient serves as an invaluable resource for orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of this increasingly prevalent condition.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030911928
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022