Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 12 , Pages 1517-1520, December 2005

Arthroscopic Glenoid Resurfacing With Meniscal Allograft: A Minimally Invasive Alternative for Treating Glenohumeral Arthritis

  • William T. Pennington, M.D.

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  • Brian A. Bartz, P.A.-C.

Abstract 

The chronically painful arthritic glenohumeral joint recalcitrant to nonsurgical treatment modalities generally has been treated with an open arthroplasty type of procedure. Certain patients may benefit from a less invasive surgical technique in which a meniscal allograft is used to resurface the glenoid, resulting in decreased pain and increased function. We describe an arthroscopic method of glenoid resurfacing with a meniscal allograft to aid in the restoration of function by providing pain relief to patients debilitated by arthritic conditions of the glenohumeral joint.

Key Words:  Arthroscopic glenoid resurfacing , Soft tissue interposition , Glenohumeral arthritis , Meniscal allograft

 

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PII: S0749-8063(05)01448-9

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2005.10.001

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 12 , Pages 1517-1520, December 2005