Acute Versus Delayed Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Primary Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures

CONCLUSION: Delayed primary rTSA was associated with higher short-term rates of revision and dislocation compared with acute primary rTSA. Our results suggest that delaying rTSA, whether because of attempted nonsurgical treatment or patients' lack of access, may result in increased complication and additional surgery.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.PMID:33826552 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-01375

Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - April 7, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Henry D Seidel Sarah Bhattacharjee Jason L Koh Jason A Strelzow Lewis L Shi Source Type: research