Computer assisted surgery is not a new concept and was introduced for hip and knee replacement well over a decade ago. The concept was to leverage technology improve the accuracy of implant placement reduce outliers whereby implants are positioned outside of range...
The Ream and Run shoulder replacement is a great option for younger patients with shoulder arthritis who have failed conservative treatment yet wish to maintain a high level of activity. Because the weak link in shoulder replacement is the plastic socket implant,...
Denver, CO 9/13/19: Dr. Parsons was invited to serve as an instructional keynote leader about same-day shoulder replacement surgery. Attendees included 23 surgeons from around the country along with a host of industry representatives. Parsons was selected to this role...
This year marks the 14th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery hosted by Argentina and taking place in Buenos Aires. This is the largest gathering of expert shoulder and elbow surgeons in the work and takes place every 3 years. The meeting consists of...
There has been a trend in recent years to reduce the amount of metal necessary to achieve solid implant fixation in the bone during total shoulder replacement. Traditional long titanium stems (picture to the right), when they engage the outer hard shell of bone, can...
Background and Rationale Dr. Matsen Ream and Run Shoulder Resurfacing Replacement was pioneered by Dr. Frederick Matsen at the University of Washington in the late 1990s and early 2000s in response to the recognition that many younger and active people are developing...