Emory Healthcare Study Validates Konica Minolta DDR

Researchers at Emory Healthcare, led by Dr. Eric R. Wagner, published a study in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery comparing two surgical techniques, anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), for glenohumeral osteoarthritis. The study utilized Konica Minolta===Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas' Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) to evaluate how effectively these techniques restore native shoulder biomechanics. The findings indicate that while both aTSA and rTSA significantly improve scapular motion, neither fully restores native scapulohumeral biomechanics. The research aims to inform pre-surgical planning, especially for younger, active patients. Konica Minolta===Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas will showcase DDR at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting.