How I perform resurfacing shoulder replacement

Stephen A. Copeland, Giuseppe Sforza, Shoulder & Elbow, Volume 2, Issue 3, pages 209–214, July 2010

Surface replacement arthroplasty of the shoulder is a well accepted and frequently performed procedure. There are reports of good long-term results to support this. As with all surgical procedures, however, the results depend on a thorough understanding of the surgical technique. This article discusses the most common pitfalls and suggests solutions developed over 25 years of use.