Complications of shoulder surgery.

This week provided a sobering reminder of the fact that shoulder surgery can be associated with major complications.

We were referred the following cases

1. Cutibacterium periprosthetic infection after shoulder arthroplasty

2. Secondary arthritis after a LaTarjet procedure

3. Secondary arthritis after shoulder repair using metal suture anchors placed on the glenoid articular surface.

4. Loose posteriorly augmented glenoid component.

5. Major brachial plexopathy after a reverse total shoulder.

6. Multiple failed attempts at arthroscopic rotator cuff repair leading to cuff tear arthropathy.

Comment: As we seek to improve the care of patients with shoulder disorders, we must thoroughly analyze such complications and from them learn how they can best be prevented.

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Here are some videos that are of shoulder interest

Shoulder arthritis - what you need to know (see this link)

The smooth and move for irreparable cuff tears (see this link)

The total shoulder arthroplasty (see this link).

The ream and run technique is shown in this link.

The cuff tear arthropathy arthroplasty (see this link).

The reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (see this link).

Shoulder rehabilitation exercises (see this link).

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