Abstract
Objective: Scapular notching is a unique radiographic sequela of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) with unclear long-term clinical consequences. Methods: Our retrospective review of a single surgeon, single implant, primary rTSA database investigates the incidence of scapular notching at 2 and 5-year follow-up. Various patient outcome scores were also obtained. Results: Of 158 primary rTSAs performed, 82 (52%) patients completed 2-year and subsequent 5-year follow-up. The incidence of scapular notching at 2 and 5-years was 11.9% and 19.5%, respectively. Conclusion: Scapular notching negatively affects validated post-operative outcome scores, active range of motion and total complications, and furthermore increases with time.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 384-389 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedics |
Volume | 21 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2020 |
Keywords
- Clinical outcomes
- Complications
- Retrospective study
- Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA)
- Scapular notching
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine