Periprosthetic fractures after shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The goal of this study was to review available literature on periprosthetic shoulder fractures to evaluate epidemiology, risk factors and support clinical decision-making regarding diagnostics, preoperative planning, and treatment options.

Methods

Two authors cross-checked the PubMed and Web of Science medical databases. The inclusion criteria were as follows: original human studies published in English, with the timeframe not limited, and the following keywords were used: 'periprosthetic shoulder fracture,' 'total shoulder arthroplasty periprosthetic fractures,' 'total shoulder arthroplasty fracture,' and 'total shoulder replacement periprosthetic fracture.' Seventy articles were included in the review. All articles were retrieved using the aforementioned criteria.<

SUBMITTER: Otworowski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10562946 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature