Abstract
Gluck and Pean started the history of prosthetic arthroplasty in the shoulder during the last decade of 19th century. However, C.S.
Neer who constructed first implant available for routine patient care launched the modern era of shoulder arthroplasty. Between early 1970s and 1990s, a number of shoulder arthroplasty designs were introduced into the clinical practice, and based on their long-term outcomes some of them are used until now.
The history of Czech shoulder arthroplasty is also mentioned.