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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
Use of a Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Following a Fracture-Dislocation with a Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Case Report
Jennifer Kurowicki1, Jacob J Triplet2, Derek D Berglund3
1Department of Orthopaedics, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey.
Case:
An 80-year-old woman sustained a fracture-dislocation of the proximal aspect of the humerus with a near-complete brachial plexopathy, which was successfully managed acutely using a reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) with repair of the greater and lesser tuberosities. The palsy, which was confirmed with nerve conduction studies, recovered uneventfully along with functional improvement of the shoulder. At the most recent follow-up, there was complete resolution of the plexopathy, with excellent, pain-free range of motion.
Conclusion:
Acute RSA with tuberosity repair may be a reasonable treatment modality in the setting of an acute brachial plexus palsy following a comminuted fracture-dislocation of the proximal aspect of the humerus in an elderly patient.
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