Trial reportArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2023
Results after primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty with and without subscapularis repair: a prospective-randomized trial.
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- Exploratory analysis of shoulder motion strategies for achieving functional hand behind the back in controls and after reverse shoulder arthroplasty. A study from the LaTour group.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Rotator cuff sparing approach for shoulder arthroplasty.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Article
- Deltopectoral approach without subscapularis detachment for reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Technique and results of a safe and reproducible subscapularis-sparing approach.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2025Article
- Comparing Repaired Subscapularis Tendon Integrity Using Ultrasound in Onlay Versus Inlay Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Repairability of the subscapularis tendon in reverse shoulder prosthesis according to radiological findings.Shoulder & elbow · 2025Article
- Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Pediculated Autograft Augmentation of Subscapularis Repair During Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Understanding loss of internal rotation after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a narrative review of current literature.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2024Review
- Acquired Acromion Compromise, Including Thinning and Fragmentation, Is Not Associated With Poor Outcomes After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.Clinical orthopaedics and related research · 2024Article
- Comparative Study on Postoperative Immobilization in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: 4 Weeks vs. 6 Weeks of Immobilization Yields Similar Clinical and Functional Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Clinical outcomes of over-the-top subscapularis repair in reverse shoulder arthroplasty.JSES international · 2024Article
- Analysis of three different reverse shoulder arthroplasty designs for cuff tear arthropathy - the combination of lateralization and distalization provides best mobility.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty with a 155° neck-shaft angle inlay implant design without reattachment of the subscapularis tendon results in satisfactory functional internal rotation and no instability: a cohort study.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2024Article
- The effect of subscapularis repair in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty depends on the design of the implant: a comparative study with a minimum 2-year follow-up.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
- Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fracture Versus Rotator Cuff Arthropathy.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2023Article
- The statistical fragility of the management options for reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review of randomized control trial with fragility analysis.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2023Review
- Patient reported outcomes and ranges of motion after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with and without subscapularis repair.JSES international · 2022Article
- When should reverse total shoulder arthroplasty be considered in glenohumeral joint arthritis?Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionIndications for reverse shoulder arthroplasties (rTSA) have increased since their development by Paul Grammont in 1985. Prosthesis design was enhanced over time, but the management of the tendon of the M. subscapularis (SSC-tendon) in primary rTSA is still a controversial subject with regard to perform a refixation or not.
methods50 patients were randomized in a refixation group (A) and a non-refixation-group (B) of the SSC-tendon in a double-blinded fashion. SSC-function was assessed at baseline before surgery, such as 3 and 12 months after surgery. Constant-Murley-Shoulder Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score (ASES), strength, range of motion (ROM), and pain on numeric rating scale (NRS) were measured in all examinations. An ultrasound examination of the shoulder was performed for evaluation of subscapularis tendon integrity at 3 and 12 month follow-up visits. Pain was evaluated on NRS via phone 5 days after surgery. Surgery was performed by a single experienced senior surgeon in all patients.
resultsPatients with a refixation of the SSC-tendon and primary rTSA had improved internal rotation [40° (20°-60°) vs. 32° (20°-45°); p = 0.03] at 12 months of follow-up. Additionally, the A-group had increased CS [74 (13-90) vs. 69.5 (40-79); p = 0.029] 1 year after surgery. Results were strengthened by subgroup analysis of successful refixation in ultrasound examination vs. no refixation. No differences were seen in ASES and NRS 1 year after rTSA.
conclusionSSC-tendon repair in rTSA improves CS and internal rotation 12 months after surgery.
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