AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Donnybrook: Need Allograft Resurfacing-Dr. William T. Pennington, M.D.

Donnybrook: Need Allograft Resurfacing-Dr. William T. Pennington, M.D.

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the argument for allograft resurfacing in arthritic patients. The speaker talks about their experience with biologic arthroplasty and why allograft joint resurfacing is beneficial for young, active individuals with glenohumeral arthritis. They mention different procedures and approaches, including arthroscopic debridement with release and decompressing the axillary nerve. The speaker also presents different cases where allograft resurfacing was used instead of arthroplasty procedures. They highlight the advantages of biologic approaches, such as minimal invasion to soft tissues and no bridges burned for future procedures. The speaker concludes by showing radiographs of patients who underwent allograft resurfacing, demonstrating successful outcomes.

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Concurrent Scientific Session II: Symposium - Degenerative Disease Shoulder 5.4.2019

Keywords

allograft resurfacing

arthritic patients

biologic arthroplasty

glenohumeral arthritis

minimal invasion