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Table 3 Reasons for the first re-intervention after RTSA

From: Revision of reversed total shoulder arthroplasty. Indications and outcome

 

Total

Delta III

Anatomical Reverse

 

(n = 67)

%

(n = 44)

%

(n = 23)

%

Instability*

12

17.9

11

25.0

1

4.3

Wound dehiscence/ hematoma

10

14.9

8

18.2

2

8.7

Complications of the glenoid component

8

11.9

3

6.8

5

21.7

Acromial or coracoid fracture

7

10.4

5

11.4

2

8.7

Pain*

6

8.9

1

2.3

5

21.7

Deficient external rotation

5

7.5

2

4.5

3

13.0

Infection

3

4.5

3

6.8

0

0.0

Humeral component loosening

3

4.5

3

6.8

0

0.0

Disturbing ORIF material

2

3.0

2

4.5

0

0.0

Periprosthetic fracture

2

3.0

2

4.5

0

0.0

Dislocation of greater tuberosity

2

3.0

1

2.3

1

4.3

Component wear

2

3.0

2

4.5

0

0.0

Deficient internal rotation

1

1.5

0

0.0

1

4.3

Subacromial impingement

1

1.5

0

0.0

1

4.3

Heterotopic ossification

1

1.5

1

2.3

0

0.0

Metallosis (inferior screw notching)

1

1.5

0

0.0

1

4.3

Humeral component subsidence

1

1.5

0

0.0

1

4.3

  1. *Significantly different (Delta-III vs. Anatomical Reverse).