TY  - JOUR
A1  - Werner, Birgit S.
A1  - Boehm, Dorota
A1  - Gohlke, Frank
T1  - Revision to reverse shoulder arthroplasty with retention of the humeral component Good outcome in 14 patients followed for a mean of 2.5 years
JF  - Acta Orthopaedica
N2  - Background: Revision in failed shoulder arthroplasty often requires removal of the humeral component with a significant risk of fracture and bone loss. Newer modular systems allow conversion from anatomic to reverse shoulder arthroplasty with retention of a well-fixed humeral stem. We report on a prospectively evaluated series of conversions from hemiarthroplasty to reverse shoulder arthroplasty. 
Methods: In 14 cases of failed hemiarthroplasty due to rotator cuff deficiency and painful pseudoparalysis (in 13 women), revision to reverse shoulder arthroplasty was performed between October 2006 and 2010, with retention of the humeral component using modular systems. Mean age at the time of operation was 70 (56-80) years. Pre- and postoperative evaluation followed a standardized protocol including Constant score, range of motion, and radiographic analysis. Mean follow-up time was 2.5 (2-5.5) years. 
Results: Mean Constant score improved from 9 (2-16) to 41 (17-74) points. Mean lengthening of the arm was 2.6 (0.9-4.7) cm without any neurological complications. One patient required revision due to infection. Interpretation Modular systems allow retainment of a well-fixed humeral stem with good outcome. There is a risk of excessive humeral lengthening.
KW  - cultures
KW  - etiology
KW  - fractures
KW  - prothesis
KW  - proximal humerus
KW  - failed hemiarthroplasty
Y1  - 2013
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-131621
VL  - 84
IS  - 5
ER  -