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Posterior glenoplasty

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Chinese name

Posterior glenoplasty

Foreign name

arthroplasty of posterior glenoid

Orthopedics / joint dislocation and joint injury surgery / shoulder dislocation surgery

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Posterior glenoplasty is suitable for:

Recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint.

1. General anesthesia.

2. First take the side of the healthy side and sterilize. After laying the towel, make the patient lean to the side of the healthy side by 45 °.

1. Removal of the acromion protrusion during the operation is not only for bone grafting, but also for surgical exposure, so it can be removed more appropriately.

2. After the joint capsule is exposed, it should not be pulled excessively so as not to damage the superior scapular nerve. When pulling the deltoid muscle, prevent injury to the axillary nerve.

The limbs were fixed in the neutral position or mild external rotation position for 3 weeks, and then began functional training. Do not perform vigorous physical activity for 3 months.

Axillary nerve injury, upper arm abduction is limited.