Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty After Prior Rotator Cuff Repair: A Matched Cohort Analysis

CONCLUSION: RSA after a prior RCR improves both pain and function, without increasing scapular notching, complications, or revision surgery. However, compared with patients without a prior RCR, postoperative shoulder function may be slightly decreased.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III; Retrospective Cohort Study.PMID:34844259 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00543
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research