Matthew L Hrin, Edward C Beck, Evan M Miller, Alex S Weimer, Colin M Robbins, Hunter Matthews, Michael T Freehill, Christopher J Tuohy, Ethan R Wiesler, Benjamin R Graves, Brian R Waterman
In order to evaluate postoperative function and failure rates among younger patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty for humeral head avascular necrosis (AVN), data from patients < 40 years treated between December 2008 - January 2018 was retrospectively analyzed. Pain was assessed preoperatively and at final follow up using a visual analogue scale (VAS). The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) standardized assessment, single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE) score, and patient satisfaction were assessed at final follow up, as well as surgical revision rates...
2023: Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances