Table 1.

Desirable features for contemporary humeral component design.

Platform: same component for anatomic and reverse arthroplasty Multiple anatomic head options for accurate restoration of humeral geometry Reverse configuration must accommodate large glenospheres with lateral offset and inferior overhang Proximal coating and proximal loading Peripheral metaphyseal fixation Short-stem and stemless offerings Streamlined instrumentation shared for stem and stemless Accurate execution of implant placement ▪ Preoperative planning software ▪ Cutting guides ▪ Patient-specific guides ▪ Navigation ▪ Robotics