Anatomical and reverse megaprosthesis in proximal humerus reconstructions after oncologic resections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Michele FioreAndrea SambriClaudio GianniniRiccardo ZucchiniRoberto De CristofaroMassimiliano De Paolis

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2021)

Anatomic and reverse shoulder EPR represent safe and effective implants for shoulder reconstruction, with similar implant stability and complication rates. RS EPR significantly improves post-operative ROM and functional outcomes, especially when at least a partial function of the abductor apparatus is preserved.

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