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Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Setting of Proximal Humeral Fracture

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Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

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In recent years, the indications for reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) have continued to expand. The utilization of RSA as a treatment option for comminuted proximal humerus fractures in the elderly patient population is one such area of growth. Historically, hemiarthroplasty has been the gold standard for the treatment of these severely comminuted fractures in this age-group and to date has yield mixed results. RSA may offer potential advantages over hemiarthroplasty, thus producing more consistent clinical outcomes for these patients. This chapter discusses the indications, surgical technique, postoperative management, and clinical outcomes of RSA in the setting of proximal humeral fractures.

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  1. Suncoast Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, 836 Sunset Lake Blvd, Venice, FL, 34292, USA

    Derek Cuff

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  1. Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA

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  2. Foundation for Orthopedic Research and Education, Tampa, Florida, USA

    Scott Marberry

  3. Foundation for Orthopedic Research and Education, Tampa, Florida, USA

    Derek Pupello

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Cuff, D. (2016). Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Setting of Proximal Humeral Fracture. In: Frankle, M., Marberry, S., Pupello, D. (eds) Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20840-4_16

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