Main description:

The management of glenohumeral arthritis in the young patient remains a challenging problem for the treating clinician. The activity demands seen in such patient populations require a unique understanding of what the goals of treatment are to ensure satisfied and sustainable outcomes. In addition, younger patients have a longer life expectancy and more active lifestyles, which can negatively impact the longevity of arthroplasty implants that are traditionally used in the older patient population. As such, the discovery and implementation of novel and anatomy preserving techniques continue to evolve to meet the demand of younger patients without compromising their outcomes.
This practical text serves to educate the treating clinician on how to recognize and categorize glenohumeral osteoarthritis in young patients and offers insight into the various operative and non-operative treatment options. Opening chapters examine the prevalence and burden, etiology and evaluation of the condition, followed by chapters discussing the current non-invasive and non-operative approaches to treatment, such as injection therapy. The main complement of chapters are detailed descriptions of surgical approaches, from arthroscopy and cartilage reconstruction to total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, stemless approaches and arthrodesis. A final chapter expands on future management strategies. Radiographs and intraoperative photos are provided to enhance the text.
Presenting the state of the art for this increasingly common condition, Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young Patient is an ideal resource for orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists alike.

Contents:

Osteoarthritis in the Young Patient: What is burden of the ProblemEtiology of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientEvaluation of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientNon-invasive Treatment Options for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientInjection Therapies for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientArthroscopic Treatment of Glenohumeral ArthritisBone Preserving Resurfacing Treatment Options for Glenohumeral OsteoarthritisHighlight on Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Young PatientHighlight on the Ream and Run for the Young PatientTotal Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Young PatientReverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Young PatientArthrodesis for the Young Patient with Glenohumeral OsteoarthritisPutting it all Together: What's on the Horizon for the Young Patient with Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis