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Suprascapular Neuropathy From Malpositioned Baseplate Screws in Primary Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Two Case Reports.

Joseph B KahanJoseph P IannottiKenneth Donohue
Published in: JBJS case connector (2020)
Suprascapular nerve irritation because of the malposition of baseplate screws in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty can be a source of postoperative pain. Removal of the offending screw without formal nerve exploration may result in symptomatic improvement.
Keyphrases
  • postoperative pain
  • peripheral nerve
  • case report