Publications by authors named "Joby J George Malal"
Introduction Reverse polarity shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is an evolving surgery, and its indications have expanded over time. Apart from cuff tear arthropathy (CTA), it is recommended for complex proximal humerus fractures in the elderly, inflammatory arthritis, primary osteoarthritis in the elderly, and revision for failed hemiarthroplasty. Glenoid base plate placement and fixation are important to prevent complications, especially glenoid base plate loosening, dislocation, and scapular notching, and to improve longevity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Hypothesis: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is an increasingly popular treatment modality for glenohumeral joint arthritis in association with rotator cuff arthropathy. A prolonged hospital stay following joint arthroplasty risks increased complications for patients plus financial implications for institutions. We hypothesized that RSA could be safely and effectively carried out as an outpatient procedure with reduced risks to patients and institutional costs.
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- The study analyzed 34 patients with complex proximal humerus fractures treated with long contoured locking plates; 25 patients' outcomes were evaluated after a mean follow-up of 27 months.
- Pain levels were relatively low at the final follow-up, with an average VAS score of 3.6 and minimal severe pain reported.
- Despite some complications, including infections and non-unions in a few cases, the findings suggest that long contoured locking plates are an effective treatment method for these types of fractures.