Implant Removal in Revision Arthroplasty: A Tour de Force

Revision shoulder arthroplasty is often complex, and implant removal can be difficult and technically challenging. Therefore, a thorough and thoughtful preoperative evaluation and surgical planning process is important. An appropriate history (including previous operative reports), physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies are essential. An understanding of the potential complications that may occur is important because it aids in the preoperative planning. Both humeral and glenoid components may need to be revised. We will review the principles for implant removal in revision shoulder arthroplasty.