The Use of Tumor Prostheses for Primary or Revision Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty With Proximal Humeral Bone Loss.

Sunita R P MengersDerrick M KnapikJohn StronyGrant NelsonEvan FaxonNellie RenkoPatrick GettyRobert Gillespie

Published in: Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty (2022)

In cases of failed shoulder arthroplasty with excessive bone and soft tissue loss or substantial tumor burden, RSA with a tumor prosthesis can reduce pain levels and improve functional outcomes. However, forward elevation remains limited, and postoperative complications are a concern.

Keyphrases

bone loss
soft tissue
chronic pain
total knee arthroplasty
risk factors
body mass index
weight gain
body composition
spinal cord
postmenopausal women
total hip arthroplasty