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Advances and Update on Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

  • Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (E Craig and C Chambers, Section Editors)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) is a procedure that has been increasingly utilized since its inception over 20 years ago. The purpose of this review is to present the most up to date practice and advances to the RTSA literature from the last 5 years.

Recent Findings

Recent literature on RTSA has focused on identifying complications, maximizing outcomes, and determining its cost-effectiveness. RTSA has become a valuable tool in the treatment of various shoulder pathologies from fractures to massive-irreparable rotator cuff tears. Maximizing outcomes, proper patient counseling, and limiting complications are vital to a successful procedure.

Summary

RTSA can be a difficult procedure; however, when utilized appropriately, it can be an invaluable tool in the orthopedic surgeon’s armament. Recent evidence suggests, more and more, that RTSA not only provides value to the patient, but it is also cost-effective.

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Thon, S.G., Seidl, A.J., Bravman, J.T. et al. Advances and Update on Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 13, 11–19 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-019-09582-2

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