Hemiarthroplasty as a salvage treatment for failed reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implantation rates of reverse total shoulder arthroplasties (RTSAs) are increasing worldwide, resulting in higher absolute numbers of the associated complications and revision surgeries. This requires the discussion of salvage therapies for failed RTSAs without revision to a new RTSA. Revision to hemiarthroplasty may offer a valid fallback option in certain cases. This study aimed to analyze the incidence, indications, and clinical outcomes, especially the reduction in pain levels compared to a matched control group.

Methods

Our prospectively enrolled patient cohort of RTSA implantations at a tertiary referral center between January 2005 and December 2018 was retrospectively queried for revision to a hemiarthroplasty. For clinical outcome evaluation, a minimum

SUBMITTER: Kriechling P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8568842 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature