Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for acute proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review

Tuberosity healing after reverse shoulder arthroplasty for acute proximal humerus fractures: the “black and tan” technique

“…The results of our study demonstrate a high tuberosity healing rate (88%) similar to or beyond what has been reported in the literature (Table II) 6,8,10,14,15,21,28,36 and good functional outcomes after RSA for acute complex proximal humerus fractures with use of this technique. Active external rotation observed in this series (29 ) is slightly better than what was observed in a systematic review of the literature (24 ), 4 and there were no cases of prosthetic instability. 8 17/36 47 Cuff and Pupello (2013) 10 20/24 83 Gallinet et al (2013) 14 25/27 93 Garrigues et al (2012) 15 11/11 100 Levy and Badman (2011) 21 6/7 86 Malal et al (2013) 28 19/23 83 Sebasti a-Forcada et al (2014) 36 20/31 65 Overall 139/194 72 RSA, reverse shoulder arthroplasty.…”

“…5,7,8,16,31,36 However, only recently has the importance of tuberosity healing after RSA been recognized. Studies have shown that healing of the greater tuberosity results in improvements in active forward elevation, 4 external rotation, 4,14 and external rotation strength. 21 As RSA gains popularity in fracture management, more emphasis on tuberosity repair for restoration of rotational shoulder function may be warranted.…”

Validity of the QuickDASH in Patients With Shoulder-Related Disorders Undergoing Surgery

“…44 When indicated, TSA is effective and may lead to improvements in function. 2,14,43,58 There are multiple patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures that can be used in shoulder disorders. 8,9,12,33,41,51 These include the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH), which can be used for a variety of upper extremity conditions, 12,51 and shoulder-specific measures like the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, 48 American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), 41 or the simple shoulder test.…”

Effect of Age on Outcomes of Shoulder Arthroplasty

“…Indications for shoulder arthroplasty are expanding, especially for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) which is now being used to treat conditions beyond rotator cuff arthropathy such as acute fractures, posttraumatic conditions, 1 and irreparable rotator cuff tears. 2 Longer follow-up demonstrates satisfactory midterm outcomes 3 for RTSA and durable long-term results for total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) recipients.…”