Glenohumeral Mismatch Affects Micromotion of Cemented Glenoid Components in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Purpose:The optimal degree of conformity between the glenoid and humeral components in cemented total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has not been established. Glenoid component stability is thought to be at risk due to the “rocking-horse” phenomenom, which, can lead to increased micromotion and loosening in response to humeral head edge loading. The goal of this biomechanical study is to investigate the influence of glenohumeral mismatch on bone-implant interface micromotion in a cemented glenoid implant model.Methods:Twenty-Five cemented glenoid components (Affiniti, Tornier, Inc., Bloomington, MN, USA) were implanted in polyurethane foam biomechanics testing blocks. Five glenoid sizes, 40 mm, 44 mm, 48 mm, 52 mm and 55 mm (n = 5 per glenoid size), were cyclically tested according to ASTM Standard F-2028-08. A 44 mm humeral head (Affiniti, Tornier, Inc., Bloomington, MN, USA) was positioned centrally within the glenoid fixed to a materials testing frame (MTS Mini-Bionix II, Eden Prairie, MN, USA). Phase I t...