scholarly journals Accelerated Shoulder Rehabilitation after Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Atraumatic Osteoarthritis: Study Protocol for a Single Center Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avais Raja ◽  
Travis Cambronne ◽  
Michael R Walsh

Abstract Background Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty has been successful in patients suffering from advanced degenerative osteoarthritis with rotator cuff insufficiency. The currently practiced physical rehabilitation after a shoulder rehabilitation does not allow shoulder motion until 6 weeks post-operatively. These patients are required to be in a sling to assist the patient in immobilizing the operated shoulder. An accelerated rehabilitation with immediate active shoulder motion has not been studied in the setting of a revere total shoulder arthroplasty. Methods This is a single center and single surgeon operated, randomized controlled trial. The primary objective is to compare patient reported shoulder function using the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) score and shoulder range of motion in patients undergoing the traditional physical rehabilitation and accelerated shoulder rehabilitation post reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Secondary outcomes will include the Simple Shoulder Test (SST) score, Patient Reported Outcome Information System (PROMIS) Global Health-10, radiological parameters and subscapularis tear on ultrasound. Discussion The study will assess the effectiveness of an accelerated shoulder rehabilitation with immediate active shoulder motion after a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with atraumatic osteoarthritis.

Trials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Randall Kristensen Nyring ◽  
Bo S. Olsen ◽  
Müjgan Yilmaz ◽  
Michael M. Petersen ◽  
Gunnar Flivik ◽  
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Abstract Background Glenohumeral osteoarthritis can, in the most severe cases, require surgery with insertion of a shoulder arthroplasty. A design with a stem in the humeral bone canal is currently regarded as the standard treatment option in patients who have an intact rotator cuff function, but complications related to the stem including humeral fractures can have devastating consequences. By using a stemless humeral component, stem-related complications can be reduced. The aim of this study is to compare the Comprehensive Nano stemless total shoulder arthroplasty (intervention group) with the Comprehensive stemmed total shoulder arthroplasty (control group). Materials and methods This is a randomized controlled trial comparing the stemless and the stemmed total shoulder arthroplasty. All Danish citizens with glenohumeral osteoarthritis indicating a total shoulder arthroplasty referred to the orthopedic department at Copenhagen University Hospital in Herlev/Gentofte will be offered participation. The following exclude from participation: below 18 years of age, cognitive or linguistic impairment, insufficient function of the rotator cuff, poor bone quality, and ASA groups 4–5. A total of 122 patients will be included of which 56 will be part of a radiostereometric analysis (RSA) study of humeral component migration. The primary outcomes are magnitude of migration of the humeral component assessed by RSA and patient-reported outcome by Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder index (WOOS). The secondary outcomes are additional patient-reported outcomes, functional outcome, readmission, complications, revisions, and changes in bone mineral density (BMD) of the proximal humerus assessed by duel energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and economy (cost-utility analysis). The patients are examined before the operation and 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperative. Discussion To our knowledge, RSA has never been used to access migration of a stemmed or a stemless humeral component nor has the stemmed and the stemless humeral component been compared with regard to pain relief and shoulder function in a randomized clinical trial. Today, the two designs are considered equal in the treatment of osteoarthritis. The study will provide surgeons and patients with information about shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis and assist them in decision-making. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04105478. Registered on 25 September 2019


Author(s):  
Eleanor G. Burden ◽  
Timothy J. Batten ◽  
Christopher D. Smith ◽  
Jonathan P. Evans

Aims This systematic review asked which patterns of complications are associated with the three reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) prosthetic designs, as classified by Routman et al, in patients undergoing RTSA for the management of cuff tear arthropathy, massive cuff tear, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The three implant design philosophies investigated were medial glenoid/medial humerus (MGMH), medial glenoid/lateral humerus (MGLH), and lateral glenoid/medial humerus (LGMH). Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed via a search of MEDLINE and Embase. Two reviewers extracted data on complication occurrence and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Meta-analysis was conducted on the reported proportion of complications, weighted by sample size, and PROMs were pooled using the reported standardized mean difference (SMD). Quality of methodology was assessed using Wylde’s non-summative four-point system. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020193041). Results A total of 42 studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Rates of scapular notching were found to be significantly higher in MGMH implants (52% (95% confidence interval (CI) 40 to 63)) compared with MGLH ((18% (95% CI 6 to 34)) and LGMH (12% (95% CI 3 to 26)). Higher rates of glenoid loosening were seen in MGMH implants (6% (95% CI 3 to 10)) than in MGLH implants (0% (95% CI 0 to 2)). However, strength of evidence for this finding was low. No significant differences were identified in any other complication, and there were no significant differences observed in PROMs between implant philosophies. Conclusion This systematic review has found significant improvement in PROMS and low complication rates across the implant philosophies studied. Scapular notching was the only complication found definitely to have significantly higher prevalence with the MGMH implant design.


2020 ◽  
pp. 175857322092504
Author(s):  
Samuel G McClatchy ◽  
Griffin M Heise ◽  
William M Mihalko ◽  
Frederick M Azar ◽  
Richard A Smith ◽  
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Background Deltoid muscle function is paramount to the success of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of deltoid volume on shoulder range of motion and patient-reported outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in rotator cuff-intact and rotator cuff-deficient conditions. Methods Retrospective review of records identified 107 patients who met inclusion criteria. The rotator cuff integrity was evaluated by two musculoskeletal-trained radiologists. Volumetric deltoid measurements were calculated from preoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans. Satisfactory outcomes were defined as forward elevation of at least 135°, external rotation of at least 35°, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation scores of at least 70. Results Mean total deltoid muscle volume was significantly higher in patients with satisfactory forward elevation (57.8 ± 18.1 cm³) versus unsatisfactory forward elevation (48.6 ± 19.5 cm³) (p = 0.013). When separated by rotator cuff integrity, total deltoid volume was significantly higher (p = 0.030) in patients who achieved satisfactory forward elevation in the rotator cuff-deficient group but not the rotator cuff-intact group (p = 0.533). Discussion Preoperative deltoid volume directly correlated with achieving satisfactory forward elevation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in rotator cuff-deficient conditions and may be one factor in determining the ability to achieve satisfactory outcomes in the rotator cuff-deficient patient.


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