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Elsevier, Seminars in Arthroplasty, 4(25), p. 277-285

DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2015.02.008

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Lucent Lines and glenoid Components: What do they portend?

Journal article published in 2014 by David Kovacevic ORCID, Justin L. Hodgins, Louis U. Bigliani
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Abstract

Glenoid component radioluscent lines following total shoulder arthroplasty are not uncommon postoperative radiographic findings and the incidence varies. With time a certain percentage of radiolucent lines progress and potentially compromise component stability. The incidence of radiographic lucency progresses from 9% to 27% and then 73% at 2, 5, and 15 years respectively. Radiolucent lines can be caused by posterior glenoid wear, inflammatory arthritis, design factors such as a metal-backed glenoid implant, and improper implantation techniques where the prosthesis is not fully seated or cement is used to fill a defect. Intraoperative techniques to prevent lucent lines include removing minimal bone from the glenoid vault and pressurizing cement into the cancellous bone at time of glenoid component implantation. Furthermore, a pegged glenoid component rather than a keel type is preferred as this has been associated with a lower incidence of radiolucent lines.