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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
Potential Utility of SPECT/CT for Early Detection of Scapular Stress Reaction Following Reverse Total Shoulder
Chul-Hyun Cho1, Du-Han Kim1, Kyoung Sook Won2
1From the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery.
Abstract:
Scapular stress fracture (SSF) after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is a unique and common complication that may have negative impact for long-term outcomes. Scapular stress reaction (SSR), characterized by pain and tenderness without radiographic evidence of fracture, can be precursor of SSF. We believe that early detection using SPECT/CT with proper management for SSRs including acromion, scapular spine, and coracoid process is crucial for better prognosis without additional complications by preventing SSFs. Therefore, we present 3 typical cases with SSR following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with the findings of SPECT/CT.
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