scholarly journals Establishing an institutional reverse total shoulder arthroplasty registry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Kriechling ◽  
Manuel Waltenspül ◽  
Samy Bouaicha ◽  
Karl Wieser
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Outcome Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Referral Hospital ◽  
Arthroplasty Registry ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Abstract Background The number of implanted reverse total shoulder arthroplasties (RTSA) is increasing worldwide. To improve patient care, institutional and national arthroplasty registries are being established worldwide to record outcome data. This article aims to describe the setup of an RTSA database in a high-volume university orthopedic hospital. Methods All patients who received an RTSA at the authors’ tertiary referral hospital have been followed and individual datasets have been systematically recorded in a REDCap database since 2005. The data are captured longitudinally as a primary preoperative survey and as a regular or irregular postoperative follow-up. All baseline demographic data, patient history, surgical details, arthroplasty details, adverse events, and radiographic and clinical outcome scores (Constant–Murley score, Subjective Shoulder Value, range of motion) are recorded. Results A total of 1433 RTSA were implanted between January 2005 and December 2020. Of these, 1184 (83%) were primary implantations and 249 (17%) were secondary cases. The cohort had a mean age of 70 ± 10 years, was 39% male, and was classified ASA II in 59%. The lost to follow-up rate was 18% after 2 years, 22% after 5 years, and 53% after 10 years. The overall complication rate with 2 years minimum follow-up was 18% (156/854 shoulders) with reintervention in 10% (82/854 shoulders). Conclusion A well-managed institutional arthroplasty registry, including structured clinical and radiological follow-up assessments, offers the opportunity for high-quality long-term patient and arthroplasty outcome analysis. Such data are not only helpful for analyzing patient outcome and implant survival, but will be increasingly important to justify our daily clinical practice against different stakeholders in the various health care systems.

scholarly journals Rate of Improvement in Outcomes Measures After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Longitudinal Study With 2-Year Follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 247154921986144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Shields ◽  
Denise M Koueiter ◽  
J Michael Wiater
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Functional Scores ◽  
Average Patient ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder ◽  
Rate Of Improvement

Background Few studies report rate of improvement following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in a single cohort. The purpose of this study was to compare functional scores following RTSA across postoperative time points in patients who have follow-up scores available at all selected time points. Methods A prospective database was retrospectively queried for patients with functional outcome data from preoperatively and after RTSA at 3 to 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years, excluding any patients with data missing at these points. All patients included had measures from every time point. Collected outcomes included American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), visual analog scale pain, subjective shoulder value (SSV), and range of motion. Results Outcomes from 173 shoulders were analyzed. Average age was 68 ± 9 years, 68% were females, and 15% were revision cases. The average preoperative ASES score (33 ± 17) improved to 73 ± 18 at 3 to 6 months, 80 ± 19 at 1 year, and 81 ± 19 at 2 years after RTSA. Only outcomes at 1 and 2 years were not significantly different ( P = 1.0). SSV scores and forward elevation followed this pattern, with large improvements in the first 3 to 6 months, then reaching a plateau at 1 year. External and internal rotations did not improve by 3 to 6 months, but did significantly improve by 1 year, and remained stable through 2 years. Pain scores improved from 6.8 points before surgery to roughly 1.3 points at all subsequent time points. Conclusions Patients undergoing RTSA can expect significant reductions in pain and the majority of their functional gains to occur in the first 6 months after surgery. At 12 months after RTSA, the average patient will achieve maximal improvement.

scholarly journals Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis for Treatment of Focal Cartilage Defects in the Knee: A Follow-up Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 232596712098187
Author(s):  
Justus Gille ◽  
Ellen Reiss ◽  
Moritz Freitag ◽  
Jan Schagemann ◽  
Matthias Steinwachs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Defect Size ◽  
Lysholm Score ◽  
Outcome Analysis ◽  
Cartilage Defects ◽  
Chondral Defects ◽  
The Mean

Background: Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) is a well-established treatment for full-thickness cartilage defects. Purpose: To evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of AMIC for the treatment of chondral lesions of the knee. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A multisite prospective registry recorded demographic data and outcomes for patients who underwent repair of chondral defects. In total, 131 patients were included in the study. Lysholm, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), and visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain were used for outcome analysis. Across all patients, the mean ± SD age of patients was 36.6 ± 11.7 years. The mean body weight was 80.0 ± 16.8 kg, mean height was 176.3 ± 7.9 cm, and mean defect size was 3.3 ± 1.8 cm2. Defects were classified as Outerbridge grade III or IV. A repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare outcomes across all time points. Results: The median follow-up time for the patients in this cohort was 4.56 ± 2.92 years. Significant improvement ( P < .001) in all scores was observed at 1 to 2 years after AMIC, and improved values were noted up to 7 years postoperatively. Among all patients, the mean preoperative Lysholm score was 46.9 ± 19.6. At the 1-year follow-up, a significantly higher mean Lysholm score was noted, with maintenance of the favorable outcomes at 7-year follow-up. The KOOS also showed a significant improvement of postoperative values compared with preoperative data. The mean VAS had significantly decreased during the 7-year follow-up. Age, sex, and defect size did not have a significant effect on the outcomes. Conclusion: AMIC is an effective method of treating chondral defects of the knee and leads to reliably favorable results up to 7 years postoperatively.

Five-year outcome after conversion of a hemiarthroplasty when used for the treatment of a proximal humeral fracture to a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

2018 ◽  
Vol 100-B (6) ◽  
pp. 761-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Holschen ◽  
M-K. Siemes ◽  
K-A. Witt ◽  
J. Steinbeck
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fracture ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Humeral Fracture ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Aims The reasons for failure of a hemirthroplasty (HA) when used to treat a proximal humeral fracture include displaced or necrotic tuberosities, insufficient metaphyseal bone-stock, and rotator cuff tears. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is often the only remaining form of treatment in these patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome after conversions from a failed HA to rTSA. Material and Methods A total of 35 patients, in whom a HA, as treatment for a fracture of the proximal humerus, had failed, underwent conversion to a rTSA. A total of 28 were available for follow-up at a mean of 61 months (37 to 91), having been initially reviewed at a mean of 20 months (12 to 36) postoperatively. Having a convertible design, the humeral stem could be preserved in nine patients. The stem was removed in the other 19 patients and a conventional rTSA was implanted. At final follow-up, patients were assessed using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, the Constant Score, and plain radiographs. Results At final follow-up, the mean ASES was 59 (25 to 97) and the mean adjusted Constant Score was 63% (23% to 109%). Both improved significantly (p < 0.001). The mean forward flexion was 104° (50° to 155°) and mean abduction was 98° (60° to 140°). Nine patients (32%) had a complication; two had an infection and instability, respectively; three had a scapular fracture; and one patient each had delayed wound healing and symptomatic loosening. If implants could be converted to a rTSA without removal of the stem, the operating time was shorter (82 minutes versus 102 minutes; p = 0.018). Conclusion After failure of a HA in the treatment of a proximal humeral fracture, conversion to a rTSA may achieve pain relief and improved shoulder function. The complication rate is considerable. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:761–6.

scholarly journals Mid-term outcomes of bony increased offset-reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in the Asian population

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Kirtan Tankshali ◽  
Dong-Whan Suh ◽  
Jong-Hun Ji ◽  
Chang-Yeon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Scapular Notching ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Background: To evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of bony increased offset-reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (BIO-RSA) in the Asian population at mid-term follow-up.Methods: From June 2012 to August 2017 at a single center, 43 patients underwent BIO-RSA, and 38 patients with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up were enrolled. We evaluated the preoperative and postoperative clinical outcomes, radiological outcomes (notching and loosening), and complications of BIO-RSA at the last follow-up. In addition, we divided these patients into notching and not-notching groups and compared the demographics, preoperative, and postoperative characteristics of patients between the two groups.Results: Visual analog scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, University of California-Los Angeles, and Simple Shoulder Test scores improved significantly from preoperative (average: 5, 39.43, 16.22, 3.94) to postoperative (average: 1.71, 78.91, 28.34, 7.8; p<0.05) outcomes. All range of motion except internal rotation improved significantly at the final follow-up (p<0.05), and the bone graft was well-incorporated with the native glenoid in all patients (100%). However, scapular notching was observed in 20/38 patients (53%). In the comparison between notching and not-notching groups (18 vs. 20 patients), there were no significant differences in demographics, radiological parameters, and clinical outcomes except acromion-greater tuberosity (AT) distance (p=0.003). Intraoperative complications were three metaphyseal fractures and one inferior screw malposition. Postoperative complications included one heterotopic ossification, one scapula neck stress fracture, one humeral stem loosening, and one late infection.Conclusions: BIO-RSA resulted in improved clinical outcomes at mid-term follow-up in the Asian population. Although better cosmesis and advantages of glenoid lateralization were observed, we observed higher rates of scapular notching compared to previously reported rates in BIO-RSA studies. In addition, adequate glenoid lateralization with appropriate humeral lengthening (AT distance) might reduce scapular notching.

scholarly journals Near-simultaneous bilateral reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for the treatment of bilateral fracture dislocations of the shoulder

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. e230212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Wendling ◽  
Matthew L Vopat ◽  
Shang-You Yang ◽  
Bradley Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Fracture Dislocations ◽  
Bilateral Fracture ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

A man in his mid-80s presented with bilateral posterior fracture dislocations of the humerus after suffering a seizure. He had Parskinson’s disease and lived with his wife at home. His left shoulder was not felt to be reconstructable. The initial treatment plan was to perform reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) on the left and non-operatively reduce his right shoulder. A left rTSA was performed, but his right shoulder was unstable due to a glenoid fracture and soft tissue instability. In order to preserve the patient’s quality of life, a right rTSA was performed 4 days later. In the follow-up period, the patient was able to regain enough pain-free range of motion on activities of daily living. The patient died from complications of Parkinson’s disease 10 months postoperatively.

Lack of elevation and external rotation in the shoulder: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty combined with latissimus dorsi transfer to the humerus versus the greater tuberosity

2019 ◽  
pp. 175857321988404
Author(s):  
Manuel Zafra ◽  
Pilar Uceda ◽  
Francisco Muñoz ◽  
Carmen Ruiz-Bonilla ◽  
Pilar Font
Keyword(s):  
Latissimus Dorsi ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Greater Tuberosity ◽  
Latissimus Dorsi Transfer ◽  
Group I ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Background The purpose of this study was to prospectively compare clinical outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) combined with latissimus dorsi transfer by modified L’Episcopo (Group I) versus the greater tuberosity (Group II) in patients with lack of elevation and external rotation in the shoulder. Materials and methods Eighteen patients participated in the study. They were placed randomly into two groups of nine patients in each group. The results were evaluated prior to surgery and at the end follow-up. Results The average follow-up was 33.2 months. The mean ASES scores improved from 13 points to 79 in Group I and from 15 to 73 in Group II. The mean Constant shoulder scores improved from 19 to 66 in Group I and from 18 to 67 in Group II. Mean active elevation increased from 59° to 147° in Group I and from 58° to 148° in Group II. The mean external rotation scores increased from −43° to 7° in Group I and from −41° to 23° in Group II. Conclusion Comparing clinical outcomes and active elevation, there were no significant differences. The latissimus dorsi transfer to the greater tuberosity provided greater external rotation than did the modified L’Episcopo transfer.

scholarly journals Conversion to hemi-shoulder arthroplasty or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty after failed plate osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 030006052093124
Author(s):  
Xiulan Han ◽  
Jintao Zhuang ◽  
Weiguang Yu ◽  
Yixin Gao ◽  
Mingdong Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Proximal Humerus ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Proximal Humerus Fractures ◽  
Major Complications ◽  
Humerus Fractures ◽  
Reverse Total Shoulder

Objective To assess the clinical outcomes of hemi-shoulder arthroplasty (HSA) versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) following failed plate osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients. Methods This retrospective study identified all patients that had a documented failed plate osteosynthesis of proximal humeral fractures treated with revision HSA or RTSA. Follow-up occurred at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery and every year thereafter. The primary outcomes were the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores, Simple Shoulder Test (SST) scores, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores and the University of California, Los Angeles Shoulder Rating Scale (UCLA SRS) scores. The secondary outcome was the rate of major complications. Results A total of 126 patients (126 shoulders) were enrolled in the study. At the final follow-up, the RTSA group had significantly greater improvements in ASES, SST and UCLA SRS scores than the HSA group. The RTSA group had significantly larger decreases in the VAS pain score compared with the HSA group. The rate of major complications was significantly higher in the HSA group than in the RTSA group (44.4% versus 27.5%, respectively). Conclusion RTSA provided superior functional outcomes compared with HSA, with a lower rate of major complications after a follow-up period of at least 5 years.

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