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Surgical exposure for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: differences in approaches and outcomes
Robert J Gillespie1, Grant E Garrigues2, Edward S Chang3
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 1100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|December 2, 2014
Abstract:
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty can relieve pain and restore function in properly selected patients. The procedure is commonly performed through one of 2 surgical approaches: deltopectoral or anterosuperior. This article describes the surgical approaches, discusses advantages and disadvantages of each approach, reviews the current literature, and presents data from our clinical experience.