Table 1: Indications for Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Hemiarthroplasty Osteonecrosis with a preserved glenoid
Proximal humerus fractures
Cuff-tear arthropathy
Inflammatory arthropathy (rheumatoid) if
  • Massive cuff tear
  • Insufficient glenoid bone stock
Total shoulder arthroplasty Primary osteoarthritis
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
Inflammatory arthropathies
Osteonecrosis with an affected glenoid