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

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

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

Published online on April 21, 2026

Abstract

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Background:Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is challenging in weight lifters due to their relatively young age and desire for sport continuation.Purpose/Hypothesis:This study aimed to assess return to weight lifting and long-term outcomes after inlay-TSA ...