Is the impact of previous rotator cuff repair on the outcome of reverse shoulder arthroplasty clinically relevant? A systematic review of 2879 shoulders
Alexander N Berk,
Allison J Rao,
Kyle K Obana
et al.
Abstract:Background Outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in patients with prior rotator cuff repair (RCR) remain inconsistent. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to systematically review the current outcomes literature on RSA in patients with prior RCR and to compare the results with controls without prior RCR. Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed, and outcome studies reporting on functional and clinical outcomes were included. Results A total of 11 studies encompassing 2879 sho… Show more
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