Skapulaosteotomie nach Benjamin bei liegender Humeruskopfprothese

In 1994 a 47-year-old female patient with primary osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint was implanted with a humeral head endoprosthesis. Secondary glenoid erosion developed 2.5 years later which was not treated by glenoid implantation but by means of scapular neck osteotomy according to Benjamin. After surgery the situation substantially improved and the patient is currently free of pain and exhibits a nearly free active and passive mobility. The patient returned to the clinic 18 years after the primary surgery and approximately 15 years following the scapular neck osteotomy to discuss the implantation of a total shoulder endoprosthesis on the opposite side. In view of this exceptionally favorable course this possibility should be considered in severe cases where secondary glenoid implantation is not possible for various reasons.