[The reverse shoulder arthroplasty]

Rev Med Brux. 2010 Sep-Oct;31(5):445-50.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The reverse shoulder arthroplasty indications are cuff tears arthropaty, revision of anatomic prosthesis and traumatology. The reverse shoulder arthroplasty doesn't need a rotator cuff integrity to be functional. However, complications are not rare (dislocation, descellement, infection...). The patient selection has to be rigorous. In any case, patient must be older than seventy years.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Joint Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*