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Biomechanics of the Shoulder

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Shoulder Arthroplasty

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The complex biomechanics of the shoulder can be very difficult to unravel. The predominant importance of the capsulo-ligamentous and muscular structures over the osteo-articular components increases the mechanical refinement of this balance. During compressive movements of the shoulder almost full body weight passes through the joint, and about half body weight occurs in shearing movements. Because of the very small area of contact between the head and the glenoid during movement (15 cm2, for abduction in the scapular plane) and their orientation, the soft tissues play a primary role (active and passive) in stabilising the whole ensemble. The total shoulder arthroplasty can only be an unconstrained prosthesis which matches the bony anatomy, in order to reproduce the normal kinematics and stability of the joint.

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  1. J. F. Kempf
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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hôpital de L’Archet, University of Lyon, 116, Rue Antoine Charial, 69003, Lyon, France

    Gilles Walch M.D.

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hôpital de L’Archet, University of Nice, 151, Route de Saint-Antoine de Ginestière, 06200, Nice, France

    Pascal Boileau M.D.

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Kempf, J.F., Lacaze, F., Nerisson, D., Bonnomet, F. (1999). Biomechanics of the Shoulder. In: Walch, G., Boileau, P. (eds) Shoulder Arthroplasty. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58365-0_2

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