Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for fracture sequelae: How the initial fracture treatment influences the outcomes of joint replacement.

CONCLUSION: The use of RSA in the treatment of PHFS results in a limited outcome improvement but with an acceptable complication rate. Patients developing PHFS after conservative treatment may expect better outcomes and fewer complications than those developing PHFS after ORIF. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, Therapeutic Study. PMID: 30982758 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica - April 10, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Santana F, Alentorn-Geli E, Guirro P, Torrens C Tags: Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Source Type: research