Advances and Update on Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

AbstractPurpose of ReviewReverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) is a procedure that has been increasingly utilized since its inception over 20 years ago. The purpose of this review is to present the most up to date practice and advances to the RTSA literature from the last 5 years.Recent FindingsRecent literature on RTSA has focused on identifying complications, maximizing outcomes, and determining its cost-effectiveness. RTSA has become a valuable tool in the treatment of various shoulder pathologies from fractures to massive-irreparable rotator cuff tears. Maximizing outcomes, proper patient counseling, and limiting complications are vital to a successful procedure.SummaryRTSA can be a difficult procedure; however, when utilized appropriately, it can be an invaluable tool in the orthopedic surgeon ’s armament. Recent evidence suggests, more and more, that RTSA not only provides value to the patient, but it is also cost-effective.

Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine - December 27, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research