Consequences of reaming with flat and convex reamers for bone volume and surface area of the glenoid; a basic science study

摘要

BackgroundThe effect of reaming on bone volume and surface area of the glenoid is not precisely known. We hypothesize that (1) convex reamers create a larger surface area than flat reamers, (2) flat reamers cause less bone loss than convex reamers, and (3) the amount of bone loss increases with the amount of version correction.