Pegged or keeled glenoid component use: Which is it?

Abstract

With variation in glenoid design focused mainly on the backside interface of the component with the glenoid bone, keeled and pegged glenoid components have become the basis for most implants. Keeled implants offer a single, deep anchor for the component, while pegged implants offer stability with less bone removal. There is a trend in multiple studies for decreased radiolucent lines, decreased loosening, and decreased revision rates with pegged components. In-line pegs confer several advantages over out-of-line pegs. Advancements in cementing techniques and glenoid preparation have improved longevity for all types of glenoid implants.