April 29, 2026 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/23259671261436433

Return to Sport and Long-term Performance Levels in Weight Lifters Treated for Advanced Glenohumeral Arthritis With Inlay Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

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This study investigates the outcomes of inlay total shoulder arthroplasty (iTSA) in weight lifters under 65 years old with advanced glenohumeral arthritis, specifically focusing on their ability to return to weight lifting and long-term performance levels. The findings reveal that all participants returned to weight lifting, with 78% achieving the same or higher activity levels, and they maintained approximately 74% of their prearthritic one-repetition maximums. These results suggest that iTSA is a viable treatment option for active weight lifters suffering from advanced shoulder arthritis.

Andrew A Barrett, Alexandra D Moutafis, Zachary A Blashinsky, Danielle M Olsen, Christopher D Ciesla, Camila A Torres-Caiaffa, Mymuna Monem, Matthias R Schurhoff, Luis A Vargas, John E Zvijac, John W Uribe

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