Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational Study

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of three-dimensional (3D) volumetric humeral canal fill ratios (VFR) of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) short and standard stems on biomechanical stability and bone deformations in the proximal humerus. Methods: Forty cadaveric shoulder specimens were a...

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Main Authors: Daniel Ritter, Patric Raiss, Patrick J. Denard, Brian C. Werner, Peter E. Müller, Matthias Woiczinski, Coen A. Wijdicks, Samuel Bachmaier
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author Daniel Ritter
Patric Raiss
Patrick J. Denard
Brian C. Werner
Peter E. Müller
Matthias Woiczinski
Coen A. Wijdicks
Samuel Bachmaier
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Patric Raiss
Patrick J. Denard
Brian C. Werner
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Coen A. Wijdicks
Samuel Bachmaier
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description Objective: This study evaluated the effect of three-dimensional (3D) volumetric humeral canal fill ratios (VFR) of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) short and standard stems on biomechanical stability and bone deformations in the proximal humerus. Methods: Forty cadaveric shoulder specimens were analyzed in a clinical computed tomography (CT) scanner allowing for segmentation of the humeral canal to calculate volumetric measures which were verified postoperatively with plain radiographs. Virtual implant positioning allowed for group assignment (VFR < 0.72): Standard stem with low (<i>n</i> = 10) and high (<i>n</i> = 10) filling ratios, a short stem with low (<i>n</i> = 10) and high filling ratios (<i>n</i> = 10). Biomechanical testing included cyclic loading of the native bone and the implanted humeral component. Optical recording allowed for spatial implant tracking and the quantification of cortical bone deformations in the proximal humerus. Results: Planned filling ratios based on 3D volumetric measures had a good-to-excellent correlation (ICC = 0.835; <i>p</i> < 0.001) with implanted filling ratios. Lower canal fill ratios resulted in significantly higher variability between short and standard stems regarding implant tilt (820 N: <i>p</i> = 0.030) and subsidence (220 N: <i>p</i> = 0.046, 520 N: <i>p</i> = 0.007 and 820 N: <i>p</i> = 0.005). Higher filling ratios resulted in significantly lower bone deformations in the medial calcar area compared to the native bone, while the bone deformations in lower filling ratios did not differ significantly (<i>p</i> > 0.177). Conclusions: Lower canal filling ratios maintain dynamic bone loading in the medial calcar of the humerus similar to the native situation in this biomechanical loading setup. Short stems implanted with a low filling ratio have an increased risk for implant tilt and subsidence compared to high filling ratios or standard stems.
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spelling doaj-art-7fe7eda861454891acf2ced83e46dc562025-08-20T02:00:34ZengMDPI AGJournal of Imaging2313-433X2024-12-01101233410.3390/jimaging10120334Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational StudyDaniel Ritter0Patric Raiss1Patrick J. Denard2Brian C. Werner3Peter E. Müller4Matthias Woiczinski5Coen A. Wijdicks6Samuel Bachmaier7Department of Orthopedic Research, Arthrex, 81249 Munich, GermanyOCM Clinic, 81369 Munich, GermanySouthern Oregon Orthopedics, Medford, OR 97504, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USADepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopedic Research, Arthrex, 81249 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthopedic Research, Arthrex, 81249 Munich, GermanyObjective: This study evaluated the effect of three-dimensional (3D) volumetric humeral canal fill ratios (VFR) of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) short and standard stems on biomechanical stability and bone deformations in the proximal humerus. Methods: Forty cadaveric shoulder specimens were analyzed in a clinical computed tomography (CT) scanner allowing for segmentation of the humeral canal to calculate volumetric measures which were verified postoperatively with plain radiographs. Virtual implant positioning allowed for group assignment (VFR < 0.72): Standard stem with low (<i>n</i> = 10) and high (<i>n</i> = 10) filling ratios, a short stem with low (<i>n</i> = 10) and high filling ratios (<i>n</i> = 10). Biomechanical testing included cyclic loading of the native bone and the implanted humeral component. Optical recording allowed for spatial implant tracking and the quantification of cortical bone deformations in the proximal humerus. Results: Planned filling ratios based on 3D volumetric measures had a good-to-excellent correlation (ICC = 0.835; <i>p</i> < 0.001) with implanted filling ratios. Lower canal fill ratios resulted in significantly higher variability between short and standard stems regarding implant tilt (820 N: <i>p</i> = 0.030) and subsidence (220 N: <i>p</i> = 0.046, 520 N: <i>p</i> = 0.007 and 820 N: <i>p</i> = 0.005). Higher filling ratios resulted in significantly lower bone deformations in the medial calcar area compared to the native bone, while the bone deformations in lower filling ratios did not differ significantly (<i>p</i> > 0.177). Conclusions: Lower canal filling ratios maintain dynamic bone loading in the medial calcar of the humerus similar to the native situation in this biomechanical loading setup. Short stems implanted with a low filling ratio have an increased risk for implant tilt and subsidence compared to high filling ratios or standard stems.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-433X/10/12/334reverse shoulder arthroplastyshort stemstandard stemCT imagingcanal fillstress shielding
spellingShingle Daniel Ritter
Patric Raiss
Patrick J. Denard
Brian C. Werner
Peter E. Müller
Matthias Woiczinski
Coen A. Wijdicks
Samuel Bachmaier
Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational Study
Journal of Imaging
reverse shoulder arthroplasty
short stem
standard stem
CT imaging
canal fill
stress shielding
title Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational Study
title_full Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational Study
title_fullStr Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational Study
title_full_unstemmed Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational Study
title_short Volumetric Humeral Canal Fill Ratio Effects Primary Stability and Cortical Bone Loading in Short and Standard Stem Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical and Computational Study
title_sort volumetric humeral canal fill ratio effects primary stability and cortical bone loading in short and standard stem reverse shoulder arthroplasty a biomechanical and computational study
topic reverse shoulder arthroplasty
short stem
standard stem
CT imaging
canal fill
stress shielding
url https://www.mdpi.com/2313-433X/10/12/334
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