Primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty using contemporary implants is associated with very low reoperation rates

Introduction: The early results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) were influenced to some extent by the use of first generation implants as well as surgeons' learning curves, resulting in relatively high reoperation rates. As experience has been gained with the procedure and new implants have been introduced, reasons for reoperation and complication rates may have changed. The purpose of this study was to quantify the burden and identify the indications for reoperation after primary RSA using contemporary implants and techniques.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 22, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Jason R. Kang, Matthew J. Dubiel, Robert H. Cofield, Scott P. Steinmann, Bassem T. Elhassan, Mark E. Morrey, John W. Sperling Source Type: research