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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
Intraoperative and early postoperative complications of reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A current concepts review
David Hawkes1, Steven Brookes-Fazakerley1, Simon Robinson1
1Upper Limb Unit, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Arrowe Park Rd, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH49 5PE, UK.
Background:
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty is a common procedure performed for a variety of shoulder pathologies.
Aims And Objectives:
This current concept review evaluates the intraoperative and early postoperative complications, with a specific focus given to neurological and vascular injury, fracture, dislocation and venous thromboembolism.
Conclusion:
A detailed knowledge of potential complications will allow surgeons to mitigate risk and maximise outcomes.
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