Reverse shoulder arthroplasty with isolated latissimus dorsi or combined with teres major transfer for lack of external rotation: a comparative study.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) associated with two techniques: L'Episcopo procedure (combined teres major and latissimus dorsi transfer) and modified L'Episcopo procedure (isolated latissimus dorsi transfer).

Methods: A retrospective review of 36 RSAs (mean age 69.8 years; SD 8.

Proximal humeral bone defect in reverse shoulder arthroplasty combined with latissimus-dorsi transfer is not related with a poor outcome.

Background: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) associated with modified L'Episcopo (isolated LD) or L'Episcopo (combined TM and LD) procedures had been confirmed to effectively overcome the expected external rotation deficit in patient with postero-superior massive cuff tear and teres minor deficiency. The objective of this study was to evaluate the radiological bony lesions of the lateral proximal humerus following RSA combined with tendon transfer, and to determine whether these bony lesions affect the clinical outcome.

Material And Methods: A retrospective review of 24 RSAs (mean age 68.

Benefits of a metallic lateralized baseplate prolonged by a long metallic post in reverse shoulder arthroplasty to address glenoid bone loss.

Background: Severe glenoid bone loss remains a surgical challenge. This condition is known to be associated with high rates of glenoid component failure.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of a lateralized metal-backed 15.