Current trends in shoulder arthroplasty - Are the trends backed by evidence?

David W Shields; Yash Sewpaul; K Nayar Sandeep; Caroline M Atherton; Joaquim Goffin; Mustafa S Rashid

doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102897

Current trends in shoulder arthroplasty - Are the trends backed by evidence?

J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2024 Dec 27:62:102897. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102897. eCollection 2025 Mar.

Authors

David W Shields¹, Yash Sewpaul², K Nayar Sandeep³, Caroline M Atherton⁴, Joaquim Goffin¹, Mustafa S Rashid⁵

Affiliations

¹ Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, G51 4TF, UK.
² Lancaster University Medical School, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, UK.
³ University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
⁴ Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Stree, Glasgow, G4 0SF, UK.
⁵ Department of Orthopaedics, Colchester Hospital, Turner Rd, Colchester, CO4 5JL, UK.

Abstract

Shoulder arthroplasty is the third most common joint replacement performed worldwide and remains a rapidly innovative area for improvement in patient care. This article explores the evidence surrounding current trends aiming to improve patient outcome in all forms of shoulder arthroplasty.