Intraoperative and early postoperative complications of reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A current concepts review

David Hawkes; Steven Brookes-Fazakerley; Simon Robinson; Vijay Bhalaik

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2022.11.012

Intraoperative and early postoperative complications of reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A current concepts review

J Orthop. 2022 Nov 24:35:120-125. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.11.012. eCollection 2023 Jan.

Authors

David Hawkes¹, Steven Brookes-Fazakerley¹, Simon Robinson¹, Vijay Bhalaik¹

Affiliation

¹ Upper Limb Unit, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Arrowe Park Rd, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH49 5PE, UK.

Abstract

Background: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty is a common procedure performed for a variety of shoulder pathologies.

Aims and objectives: This current concept review evaluates the intraoperative and early postoperative complications, with a specific focus given to neurological and vascular injury, fracture, dislocation and venous thromboembolism.

Conclusion: A detailed knowledge of potential complications will allow surgeons to mitigate risk and maximise outcomes.

Keywords: Complications; Nerve injure; Reverse shoulder replacement; Shoulder arthroplasty; Vascular injury.

Publication types

Review