A quantitative analysis of deltoid lengthening and deltoid-related complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: A retrospective case-control study

Conclusions: Sufficient deltoid tensioning is vital to the stability of a reverse prosthesis as well as patient range of motion and outcomes; however, increased deltoid lengthening during reverse total shoulder arthroplasty increases the risk of postoperative tension-related complications. These data suggest that lengthening more than 26 mm is a risk factor for deltoid-related complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Source Type: research