30-Day Postoperative Complications After Surgical Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures: Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Versus Hemiarthroplasty.
Michael S KhazzamJunho AhnBrian SagerStephen GatesMegan SorichNathan BoesPublished in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2023)
There was a 15.4% complication rate in the early postoperative period. In addition, no notable difference was found in complication rates between groups (hemiarthroplasty: 14.7%; reverse TSA 15.7%). Future studies are needed to determine whether there is a difference between these groups in the long-term outcome and survivorship of these implants.