Clinical and functional outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fracture versus rotator cuff arthropathy: A retrospective analysis
John S. Barnett, Seth B. Wilson, Louis W. Barry, Erryk S. Katayama, Akshar V. Patel, Gregory L. Cvetanovich, Julie Y. Bishop, Ryan C. Rauck
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Abstract
Introduction
The utility of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has evolved to accommodate many complex shoulder pathologies including proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) and fracture sequelae. Within our aging population, PHFs are occurring at higher rates than ever before. Literature assessing differences in clinical and functional following RTSA for PHF and rotator cuff arthropathy (RCA) is limited. This study aims examine outcomes after RTSA for PHF and RCA at 2-years follow-up.
Methods
Records of who underwent RTSA for PHF and RCA at our institution between July 1, 2009 to October 1, 2019 with a 2-year minimum follow-up were retrospectively analyzed. Patient demographic information, postoperative functional measurements, and complications were collected. A 5-year Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed.
Results
Overall, 23 patients underwent RTSA for fracture and 123 for RCA. Fracture patients showed significantly worse forward elevation (128.9° ± 38.8° vs 141.9° ± 21.1°; p-value = 0.0242). No differences were observed in range of motion or strength for external rotation and internal rotation, as well as patient-reported outcome measures. Fracture patients showed a complication rate of 9.1 % and an implant survival rate of 78.0 % after 5 years. RCA patients experienced a 7.4 % complication rate and a 91.5 % survival rate after 5 years.
Discussion
RTSA has been shown to restore shoulder functionality in patients with complex PHFs. In this study, RTSA for fracture resulted in similar functionality, complication rates, and implant longevity when compared to elective indications.
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Journal of Orthopaedics aims to be a leading journal in orthopaedics and contribute towards the improvement of quality of orthopedic health care. The journal publishes original research work and review articles related to different aspects of orthopaedics including Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Spine and Spinal deformities, Pediatric orthopaedics, limb reconstruction procedures, hand surgery, and orthopaedic oncology. It also publishes articles on continuing education, health-related information, case reports and letters to the editor. It is requested to note that the journal has an international readership and all submissions should be aimed at specifying something about the setting in which the work was conducted. Authors must also provide any specific reasons for the research and also provide an elaborate description of the results.