Effectiveness of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for primary and secondary fracture care: mid-term outcomes in a single-centre experience

Abstract Background The introduction of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) as a treatment option in complex proximal humeral fractures, has significantly extended the surgical armamentarium. The aim of this study was to investigate the mid-term outcome following fracture RSA in acute or sequelae, as well as salvage procedures. It was hypothesized that revision RSA (SRSA) leads to similar mid-term results as primary fracture treatment by RSA (PRSA). Methods This retrospective study describes the radiological and clinical mid-term outcomes in a standardized single-centre and Inlay design. Patients who underwent RSA in fracture care between 2008 and 2017 were included (minimum follow-up: 2 years, minimum age: 60 years). The assessment tools used for functional findings were range of motion (ROM), Visual Analogue Scale, absolute (CS) plus normative Constant Score, QuickDASH, and Subjective Shoulder Value. All adverse events as well as the radiological results and their clinical correlations were statistically analysed (using p < .05and 95% confidence intervals). Results Following fracture RSA, 68 patients were included (mean age: 72.5 years, mean follow-up: 46 months). Forty-two underwent primary RSA (PRSA), and 26 underwent revision RSA (SRSA). Adverse advents were observed in 13% (n = 9/68). No statistically significant results were found for the scores of the PRSA and SRSA groups, while the failed osteosynthesis SRSA subgroup obtained statistically significantly negative values for ROM subzones (flexion: p = .020, abduction: p = .020). Decreased instances of tubercle healing were observed for the in PRSA group relative to the SRSA group (p = .006). The absence of bony healing of the tubercles was related to significant negative clinical and subjective outcomes (all scores: p < .05, external rotation: p= .019). Significant postoperative improvements were evaluated in the SRSA group (CS: 23 to 56 at mean, p = .001), the time from index surgery to operative revision revealed no associations in functional findings. Conclusions RSA is an effective option in severe shoulder fracture management with predictable results for salvage as well as first-line treatment. Promising mid-term functional results, reasonable implant survival rates, and high patient satisfaction can be achieved. Level of evidence Level III.

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Effectiveness of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary and Secondary Fracture Care: Mid-Term Outcomes in a Single-Centre Experience

10.21203/rs.3.rs-60486/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Angelika Schwarz ◽

Gloria Hohenberger ◽

Martin Sauerschnig ◽

Milan Niks ◽

Georg Lipnik ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Single Centre ◽

Fracture Care ◽

Operative Revision ◽

Fracture Management ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder

Abstract Background The introduction of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) as a treatment option in complex proximal humeral fractures, has significantly extended the surgical armamentarium.The aim of this study was to investigate the mid-term outcome following fracture RSA in acute or sequelae, as well as salvage procedures. It was hypothesized that revision RSA (SRSA) leads to similar mid-term results as primary fracture treatment by RSA (PRSA).Methods This retrospective study describes the radiological and clinical mid-term outcomes in a standardized single-centre and Inlay design. Patients who underwent RSA in fracture care between 2008 and 2017 were included (minimum follow-up: two years, minimum age: 60 years).The assessment tools used for functional findings were range of motion (ROM), Visual Analogue Scale, absolute (CS) plus normative Constant Score, QuickDASH, and Subjective Shoulder Value. All adverse events as well as the radiological results and their clinical correlations were statistically analysed (using p < .05 and 95% confidence intervals).Results Following fracture RSA, 68 patients were included (mean age: 72.5 years, mean follow-up: 46 months). Forty-two underwent primary RSA (PRSA), and 26 underwent revision RSA (SRSA). Adverse advents were observed in 13% (n = 9/68).No statistically significant results were found for the scores of the PRSA and SRSA groups, while the failed osteosynthesis SRSA subgroup obtained statistically significantly negative values for ROM subzones (flexion: p = .020, abduction: p = .020). Decreased instances of tubercle healing were observed for the in PRSA group relative to the SRSA group (p = .006). The absence of bony healing of the tubercles was related to significant negative clinical and subjective outcomes (all scores: p < .05, external rotation: p = .019). Significant postoperative improvements were evaluated in the SRSA group (CS: 23 to 56 at mean, p = .001), the time from index surgery to operative revision revealed no associations in functional findings.Conclusions RSA is an effective option in severe shoulder fracture management with predictable results for salvage as well as first-line treatment. Promising mid-term functional results, reasonable implant survival rates, and high patient satisfaction can be achieved.Trial RegistrationNot applicable, level of evidence III.

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Effectiveness of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary and Salvage Fracture Care - Clinical and Radiological Outcome in Mid-term Follow-up in a Single-Center Experience

10.21203/rs.3.rs-60486/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Angelika Schwarz ◽

Gloria Hohenberger ◽

Martin Sauerschnig ◽

Milan Niks ◽

Georg Lipnik ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Single Center ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Operative Revision ◽

Fracture Management ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder

Abstract Background The introduction of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) as a treatment option in complex proximal humeral fractures, including patients with poor bone quality, has significantly extended the surgical armamentarium.The aim of this study was to investigate the mid-term outcome following fracture RSA (FRSA) in acute or sequelae, as well as salvage procedures. It was hypothesized that revision FRSA (SRSA) leads to similar mid-term results as primary fracture treatment by RSA (PRSA).Methods This retrospective case-series study describes the radiological and clinical mid-term outcome in a standardized single-center and one-material Inlay design. Patients who underwent FRSA between 2008 and 2017 were matched (minimum follow-up: two years, minimum age at the time of operation: 60 years).The assessment tools used for functional findings were range of motion (ROM), Visual Analogue Scale, absolute (CS) plus normative Constant Score, Quick DASH, and Subjective Shoulder Value. All adverse events and the radiological results and their clinical correlations were analyzed statistically (using α = 5% and 95% confidence intervals).Results Following FRSA, 68 patients were included (mean age: 72.5 years, mean FU: 46 months). Forty-two underwent primary RSA (PRSA), 26 revision RSA (SRSA). Adverse advents were observed in 13% (n = 9/68).No statistically significant results were found in PRSA and SRSA in effect sizes by scores, whereby the failed osteosynthesis SRSA subgroup obtained significantly negative values in ROM subzones (flexion: p = .046, abduction: p = .037). Decreased tubercle healings in PRSA relative to SRSA were observed (p = .006). A missing bony healing of the tubercles was related to significant negative clinical outcome (all scores: p < .05, external rotation: p = .019). In SRSA, significant postoperative improvements could be stated (CS: 23 to 56 at mean, p = .001), the time from index surgery to operative revision revealed no associations in functional findings.Conclusions RSA is an effective option in severe shoulder fracture management with predictable results as salvage as well as first-line treatment. Promising mid-term functional results, reasonable implant survival rates, and a high patient satisfaction could be achieved.Trial RegistrationNot applicable, level of evidence III.

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Early results after modular non-cemented reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective single-centre study of 38 consecutive cases

Journal of Orthopaedic Science ◽

10.1007/s00776-015-0734-4 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (5) ◽

pp. 830-836 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Tim Saier ◽

Matthias Cotic ◽

Chlodwig Kirchhoff ◽

Matthias J. Feucht ◽

Philipp Minzlaff ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Single Centre ◽

Centre Study ◽

Early Results ◽

Single Centre Study ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder

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The Clinical and Radiographic Impact of Increasing Medialization of the Bone-Prosthesis Interface in Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty At Short-Term Follow-Up

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.jse.2021.03.060 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (7) ◽

pp. e441-e442

Author(s):

Jorge Rojas Lievano ◽

Prashant Meshram ◽

Filippo Familiari ◽

Uma Srikumaran ◽

Edward Mcfarland

Keyword(s):

Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽

Short Term ◽

Reverse Total Shoulder

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

The Bone & Joint Journal ◽

10.1302/0301-620x.100b6.bjj-2017-1280.r1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 100-B (6) ◽

pp. 761-766 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

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.

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

Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow ◽

10.5397/cise.2021.00087 ◽

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.

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

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2019-230212 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. e230212 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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