Background Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) was introduced to treat rotator cuff
tear arthropathy but is now used to treat a variety of problems. Although its use has …

Purpose Primary malignant bone tumours of the scapula are very rare. Apart from limited
small series and some case reports, international literature on flat bone sarcoma is exiguous …

Background Manufacturers of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) implants have recently
designed innovative implants to optimize performance in rotator cuff–deficient shoulders …

Background Scapular notching in reverse shoulder arthroplasty occurs in up to 97% of
patients. Notching is associated with decreased strength and reduced motion and may lead …

BACKGROUND: Scapular notching is a well-documented complication of reverse shoulder
arthroplasty. The effect of scapular notching on glenoid fixation is unknown. MATERIALS …

HYPOTHESIS/BACKGROUND: Patients who are treated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty
in the setting of proximal humeral bone loss present a technical challenge for humeral …

Background Numerous glenoid implant designs have been introduced into the global
marketplace in recent years; however, little comparative biomechanical data exist to …

HYPOTHESIS: Scapular prosthetic replacement after total scapulectomy can result in
oncologic salvage and good postoperative function with a low rate of complications …

Objectives To evaluate the oncologic and functional results of scapular reconstruction after
partial or total scapulectomy for chondrosarcoma. Materials and methods Twenty-one …

Background The survival of patients with tumors around the shoulder treated with extra-
articular resection, the rates of reconstructions-related complications, and the function of the …