Biologic resurfacing of the arthritic glenohumeral joint: Historical review and current applications.

Burkhead, Wayne Z; Krishnan, Sumant G; Lin, Kenneth C · J Shoulder Elbow Surg · 2007

review · Level V

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Abstract

In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the use of biologic resurfacing of the glenoid for the treatment of glenohumeral arthritis in younger patients. We review the history as well as the current applications of this procedure.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy