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Table 1

Key consensus recommendations on preoperative imaging.

Modalities Surgical planning and execution recommendations
Plain radiographs
  • Employ anteroposterior, Scapula-Y, axillary, and Grashey views plain X-rays routinely for initial assessment of glenoid wear.

  • Avoid relying solely on these views for quantifying glenoid bone loss or morphological alteration.

CT scan (2D and 3D)
  • Regularly utilize in all cases where significant glenoid wear is evident on plain X-rays.

  • Always conduct manual measurement of glenoid bone loss.

  • If CT scan imaging is not feasible, refer to a facility equipped with CT scan capabilities or postpone surgery until CT scan is accessible.

Computer software planning tool
  • Recommended for cases with structural or significant glenoid wear and/or notable morphological changes.

  • Do not solely depend on automated glenoid native measurements; cross-reference with manual measurements for accuracy.

3D printing of the Scapula model
  • No recommendation for or against use.

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