Exciting new research alert! 🌟 A recent study led by Luke Gilliland explores the restoration of the glenoid joint line in shoulder replacements. Proper joint line placement is crucial for maximizing shoulder function post-surgery. The study identified key reference points to accurately restore the joint line, aiding in better pre-operative planning and improved outcomes for patients undergoing shoulder replacements.
First Author Bio: Luke Gilliland
Luke is a Medical Engineering graduate, minoring in Biology and Nanotechnology. He has keen interests in the design and fabrication of patient-specific orthopaedic implants. His work within QUASR focuses on shoulder segmentation MRI.
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Title: Restoration of glenoid joint line: A three-dimensional analysis of scapular landmarks
Publication Date: 01/05/2023
Publisher: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37266165/
Ashish Gupta, Luke Gilliland, Marine Launay, Asma Salhi, PhD, Nicholas Green, Jashint Maharaj, Kristine Italia
QUASR, ARC Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics , St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, QUT (Queensland University of Technology), The University of Queensland