Perioperative deltoid pathologies in the setting of reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a widely used innovative procedure for managing shoulder pathologies like severe rotator cuff arthropathy, osteoarthritis with significant glenoid deformity, or proximal humerus fractures. RSA prosthesis designs utilize the deltoid muscle to bypass the role of the rotator cuff, and to generate most of the force required for shoulder elevation. As such, preoperative deltoid insufficiency or injury, as well as any intraoperative or postoperative complications involving the deltoid, can significantly impact patient outcomes, rehabilitation, and recovery following RSA. The aim of our review is to highlight the critical role of the deltoid muscle in RSA and discuss the different perioperative challenges that may i

SUBMITTER: Fares MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836738 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature