Success in shoulder arthroplastic surgery is not necessarily dependent only on the principle of construction of a prosthetic device, nor on the way this device is implanted or fixed to the bony interface, but more so on the understanding and handling of the soft tissues surrounding the articulation. Based on their experience in basic anatomy and function, the editors of this book were able to develop a prosthetic device which can take into account individual anatomical variations in each patient, making a successful outcome of surgery much more predictable. This must-have for any shoulder surgeon not only informs on the current state-of-the-art, but also provides an understanding of what advances can be achieved with innovative thinking in the field of orthopaedic surgery.

Section I: History

Shoulder Replacement: Historical Perspectives
Section II: Kinematics and Biomechanics
Biomechanics of the Shoulder
Kinematics of Anterior Elevation in the Normal Shoulder
Kinematics of Shoulder Replacement
Section III: Preoperative Conditionning
Clinical Evaluation Prior to Shoulder Arthroplasty
Imaging Prior to Shoulder Arthroplasty
Anesthesia and Analgesia for Shoulder Arthroplasty
Section IV: Advances in Humeral Design and Surgical Technique
Anatomical Study of the Proximal Humerus: Surgical Technique Considerations and Prosthetic Design Rationale
Prosthetic Adaptability: A New Concept in Shoulder Arthroplasty
The Surgical Approaches for Shoulder Arthroplasty
Technical Problems Encountered with Subscapularis and the Superior Cuff in Shoulder Arthroplasty
The Surgical Anatomy and Osteotomy Technique of the Humeral Head
Section V: Advances in Glenoid Design and Surgical Technique
Normal and Pathological Anatomy of the Glenoid: Effects on the Design, Preparation, and Fixation of the Glenoid Component
Primary Fixation of Glenoid Implants: An In Vitro Study
Technique of Glenoid Resurfacing in Shoulder Arthroplasty
Cemented Glenoid Component: Results in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results of a New Uncemented Glenoid Component
Glenoid Resurfacing in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Pro's and Con's
Section VI: Multicentre Studies
The Aequalis Shoulder System
An Overview of the Series
Section VII: Primary Osteoarthritis
Primary Gleno-humeral Osteoarthritis: Clinical and Radiological Classification
Results of Shoulder Arthroplasty in Primary Gleno-humeral Osteoarthritis
Section VIII: Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Role of Medical Synovectomy in Treatment of the Rheumatoid Shoulder
RheumatoidArthritis of the Shoulder: Radiographic Presentation and Results of Arthroplastry
Section IX: Atraumatic Avascular Necrosis of the Humeral Head
Conservative Treatment of Atraumatic Avascular Necrosis of the Humeral Head
Atraumatic Avascular Necrosis of the Humeral Head: Clinical and Radiographic Classification
Results of Shoulder Arthroplasty for Atraumatic Avascular Necrosis of the Humeral Head
Section X: Osteoarthritis with Massive Cuff-Tear
Osteoarthritis with Massive Rotator Cuff-Tear: The Limitation of its Current Definitions
Rheumatological Management of Osteoarthritis with Massive Cuff-Tear
Osteoarthritis with Massive Cuff-Tear: Results of an Unconstrained Shoulder Arthroplasty
Section XI: Acute Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
Anatomical and Pathological Classification of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Therapeutic Indications in Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humeral Fractures: Problems and Solutions
Preoperative Planning and the Use of the Aequalis Fracture Jig
Tuberosity Osteosynthesis in Shoulder Arthroplasty
Results of Shoulder Arthroplasty in Acute Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
Section XII: Sequelae of Proximal Humeral Fractures
Sequelae of Fractures of the Proximal Humeral: Surgical Classification and Limits of Shoulder Arthroplasty
Sequelae of Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: Results of Shoulder Arthroplasty without Greater Tuberosity Osteotomy
Sequelae of Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: Results of Shoulder Arthroplasty with Greater Tuberosity Osteotomy
Section XIII: Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Following Shoulder Arthroplasty: Experience at a Rehabilitation Centre
Rehabilitation Following Shoulder Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis with Massive Cuff-Tear
Rehabilitation Following Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fracture
Section XIV: Complications and Revision
Intra- and Postoperative Complications of Shoulder Arthroplasty
Reoperation After Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Arthroplasty After Failed Surgery for Gleno-humeral Instability or Rotator Cuff Disorders
Section XV: Synopsis
Shoulder Arthropathy and Shouder Arthroplasty: An Overview.