J Korean Orthop Assoc 2015; 50: 491-500
These authors review the 18 complications that were noted after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for 98 patients who underwent reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and were followed-up for at least 6 months.
Two cases had postoperative dislocations and were addressed with open reduction.
In 2 cases, periprosthetic fractures occurred and were treated with open reduction and plate fixation.
Two acromial stress fractures and were managed conservatively
8 cases of heterotopic ossification were managed conservatively.
Infection and humeral component loosening occurred in one case
Glenoid component loosening occurred in 2 cases
Scapular notching occurred in 43.9% (43/98 cases).
Comment: This paper is a useful reminder of the complications that can be associated with a reverse totals shoulder.
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