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04-01-2023 | Orthopaedic Surgery

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures: a comparison of the deltoid split and deltopectoral approaches

Authors: Hayden B. Schuette, DO, Nathaniel J. Starcher, BA, Craig C. Goubeaux, DO, Daniel T. DeGenova, DO, Jacob J. Triplet, DO, Sanjay Mehta, MD, Benjamin C. Taylor, MD

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 8/2023

Abstract

Introduction

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a common treatment for three- and four-part proximal humerus fractures. RSA is commonly performed through a deltopectoral (DP) surgical approach; however, a deltoid split (DS) approach has been described. The purpose of this study was to compare the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing RSA for proximal humerus fractures through a DP and DS approach.

Materials and methods

A retrospective study of patients who underwent RSA for proximal humerus fractures at our level 1 trauma center was performed. Patients were evaluated at a minimum 1-year follow-up. Intraoperative outcomes as well as patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were analyzed. Postoperative complications, reoperation rates, and radiographic outcomes were evaluated.

Results

Sixteen patients were included in the DP group and 13 patients in the DS group. The average follow-up was 28.6 months in the DP group and 21.1 months in the DS group. There were no significant differences in patient demographics or injury characteristics. Operative time was significantly shorter in the DS group (103 min) compared to the DP group (123 min). Tuberosity repair was performed in 81.3% of patients in the DP group and 92.3% of patients in the DS group. No significant differences were found in PROMs at final follow-up. There were no significant differences in postoperative complications. Three patients in the DP group and one patient in the DS group required reoperation. Lastly, 81.8% of patients achieved tuberosity union in the DS group and 66.7% in the DP group; however, this did not reach statistical significance.

Conclusion

This study demonstrates that RSA for proximal humerus fractures performed through a DS or DP approach may result in similar intraoperative and postoperative outcomes, with no difference in reoperation or complication rates.

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Title: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures: a comparison of the deltoid split and deltopectoral approaches
Authors: Hayden B. Schuette, DO
Nathaniel J. Starcher, BA
Craig C. Goubeaux, DO
Daniel T. DeGenova, DO
Jacob J. Triplet, DO
Sanjay Mehta, MD
Benjamin C. Taylor, MD
Publication date: 04-01-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 8/2023
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-022-04746-1

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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures: a comparison of the deltoid split and deltopectoral approaches

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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