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Doyle TR, Downey S, Hurley ET, Klifto C, Mullett H, Denard PJ, Garrigues GE, Menendez ME. Midterm outcomes of primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review of studies with minimum 5-year follow-up. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:1-7. [PMID: 38323206 PMCID: PMC10840579 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Background Excellent short-term outcomes after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) have been reported, but longer term outcomes in the existing literature are sparse and vary widely. The purpose of this study is to systematically assess the existing literature to quantify functional outcomes and complication rates after RSA at a minimum of five years of follow-up. Methods A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses-compliant systematic literature search of the PubMed and Embase databases was undertaken. Studies reporting outcomes after primary RSA for nontrauma-related indications with a minimum of 5-year follow-up were included. Results Overall, 20 studies satisfied all inclusion criteria. This represented 1591 shoulders in 1556 patients (32.1% males), with a mean age of 70.2 ± 5.0 years and mean follow-up of 8.8 years, or 106.2 ± 30.1 months (60-243). At final follow-up, the mean reported Constant Murley score was 62.1 ± 5.0 (49.0-83.0). The mean adjusted Constant Murley score was 83.5 ± 12.5 (58-111.9). The mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score was 81.8 ± 4.6, while the mean subjective shoulder value was 74.6 ± 6.4. Overall, 88% of patients rated their satisfaction as either good or very good. The range of active forward flexion, abduction, external, and internal rotation were respectively, 126° ± 13°, 106° ± 11°, 22° ± 11°, and 6° ± 2°. The overall rate of revision surgery was 4.9% (0%-45.5%). Regarding complications, the rate of prosthetic joint infection was 4.3% (0%-26.7%), shoulder dislocation was 3.7% (0%-20.4%), and acromial fracture was 2.0% (0%-8.8%). At final follow-up, 30.9% of shoulders had some degree of scapular notching. Conclusion This systematic review shows that RSA results in high satisfaction rates, good clinical outcomes, as well as modest complication and revision rates at minimum 5-year follow-up.
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- Tom R. Doyle
- Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Surgery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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McDonald M, Timoteo TM, Schoch N. Contralateral preoperative templating for fracture reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: technique article and case series. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2023; 3:362-369. [PMID: 37588500 PMCID: PMC10426702 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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- Michael McDonald
- Grady Health System, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Henry Ford Macomb, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clinton Township, MI, USA
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Avendano JP, Sudah SY, Gencarelli P, Imam N, Manzi JE, Ghajar M, Menendez ME, Nicholson AD. The learning curve for anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2023; 3:150-159. [PMID: 37588447 PMCID: PMC10426533 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background Despite the rising incidence of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) among surgeons, little is known about the learning curve associated with these procedures. The purpose of this systematic review was to (1) identify the learning curves associated with ATSA and RTSA, (2) evaluate the effect of the learning curves on clinical outcomes, and (3) determine the number of cases needed to achieve proficiency. Methods Four online databases [PubMed (NLM), MEDLINE (OVID), Cochrane Library (Wiley), and Scopus (Elsevier)] were systematically searched and screened according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. The search included results from the inception of each database to May 18, 2022. Data regarding study characteristics, patient demographics, learning curve analyses, patient reported outcome measures, range of motion, complication rates, and reoperation rates were collected. A quality assessment for each article was performed according to the Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies criteria. Results A total of 13 studies of fair to good quality were included for analysis (one of level II evidence, five of level III, and seven of level IV) with the majority originating from the United States [n = 8, 61.5%]. Overall, there were a total of 3381 cases (1861 RTSA and 1520 ATSA), with a mean patient age of 72.6 years [range: 45-92 years]. From the studies analyzed in this systematic review, for RTSA, the approximate average number of cases surgeons need to perform to move to an acceptable position on the RTSA learning curve is 25 cases. For ATSA, a wider range of 16-86 cases was derived as only two studies reported on ATSA. Conclusion Progression along the learning curve for RTSA and ATSA results in decreased operative times, improved patient-reported outcomes, and fewer complications. However, a true learning curve is difficult to quantify given the heterogeneity of reported outcome measures, individual surgeon experience at the time of data collection, and statistical analyses used across studies.
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- John P. Avendano
- Department of Orthopedics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Rutgers University Libraries, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Lampkin A, Bensoussan J, Curtis D, Koka S. Effect of self-reported clinician experience level on perceptions of the relative rankings of risk factors for biological complications with dental implant therapy. J Prosthet Dent 2023:S0022-3913(23)00185-3. [PMID: 37088638 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The effect of clinician experience on the perception of risks for biological complications associated with dental implant therapy is unknown. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine whether clinician experience levels, as assessed by the number of implants placed and/or restored, as well as by type of clinical experience (restorative/prosthodontic and/or surgical), influence the perception of risk for biological complications with dental implant therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS A 10-item survey instrument was developed that asked participants from a convenience sample to rank different risk factors for peri-implant complications in the areas of patient history, clinical findings, and clinician choices and postimplant placement findings. Information about participant experience (number of implants placed and restored and type of experience) was also captured. The Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test statistical analyses were performed to determine the degree, if any, to which the level of clinician experience influenced risk factor rankings (α=.05). RESULTS Clinicians with more experience viewed the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications and clinician inexperience as more important risk factors than did less experienced clinicians. Clinicians with less experience viewed treated moderate or severe chronic periodontitis and thin tissue biotype as more important risk factors than did more experienced clinicians. Clinicians with predominantly surgical experience viewed a heavy plaque index as a more important risk factor than clinicians with predominantly restorative experience. CONCLUSIONS The data indicate that the level of clinical experience influences how risk factors associated with biological complications of dental implant therapy are viewed by clinicians.
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- Alexa Lampkin
- Assistant Professor, Department of Care Planning and Restorative Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, Jackson, Miss
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- Former Resident, Prosthodontics, University of California-San Francisco School of Dentistry, San Francisco, Calif
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- Professor, Department of Restorative and Dental Sciences, University of California-San Francisco School of Dentistry, San Francisco, Calif
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- Professor and Dean, Department of Integrated Patient Care, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, Jackson, Miss.
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How common is nerve injury after reverse shoulder arthroplasty? A systematic review. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:872-884. [PMID: 36427756 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nerve injury following reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a known risk factor with wide ranging incidences reported. This systematic review evaluates the overall incidence of nerve injury following primary and revision RSA and summarizes the characteristics of the nerve injuries reported in the current literature. METHODS A systematic review was performed using separate database searches (Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane) following the PRISMA guidelines. Search criteria included the title terms "reverse shoulder," "reverse total shoulder," "inverted shoulder," and "inverted total shoulder" with publication dates ranging from 01/01/2010 to 01/01/2022. Studies that reported neurological injuries and complications were included and evaluated for primary RSA, revision RSA, number of nerve injuries, and which nerves were affected. RESULTS After exclusion, our systematic review consisted of 188 articles. A total of 40,146 patients were included, with 65% female. The weighted mean age was 70.3 years. The weighted mean follow-up was 35.4 months. The rate of nerve injury after RSA was 1.3% (510 of 40,146 RSAs). The rate of injury was greater in revision RSA compared to primary RSA (2.4% vs. 1.3%). Nerve injury was most common in RSAs done for a primary diagnosis of acute proximal humerus fracture (4.0%), followed by cuff tear arthropathy (3.0%), DJD (2.6%), and inflammatory arthritis (1.7%). Massive rotator cuff tears and post-traumatic arthritis cases had the lowest nerve injury rates (1.0% and 1.4%, respectively). The axillary nerve was the most commonly reported nerve that was injured in both primary and revision RSA (0.6%), followed by the ulnar nerve (0.26%) and median nerve (0.23%). Brachial plexus injury was reported in 0.19% of overall RSA cases. CONCLUSION Based on current English literature, nerve injuries occur at a rate of 1.3% after primary RSA compared with 2.4% after revision RSA. The most common nerve injury was to the axillary nerve (0.64%), with the most common operative diagnosis associated with nerve injury after RSA being acute proximal humerus fracture (4.0%). Surgeons should carefully counsel patients prior to surgery regarding the risk of nerve injury.
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Early clinical outcomes following navigation-assisted baseplate fixation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a matched cohort study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:302-309. [PMID: 35998780 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accurate placement of the glenoid baseplate is an important technical goal of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). The use of computer navigated instrumentation has been shown to improve the accuracy and precision of intraoperative execution of preoperative planning. The purpose of this study was to compare early clinical outcomes of patients undergoing navigated RSA vs. a non-navigated matched cohort. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively collected shoulder arthroplasty database was used to identify 113 patients from a single institution who underwent navigated primary RSA with a minimum 2-year follow-up. A matched cohort of 113 non-navigated RSAs was created based on sex, age, follow-up, and preoperative diagnosis. Preoperative and postoperative range of motion, functional outcome scores, and complications were reported. RESULTS A total of 226 shoulders with a mean age of 71 years were evaluated after navigated (113) or non-navigated (113) RSAs. The mean follow-up was 32.8 months (range: 21-54 months). At the final postoperative follow-up, the navigated group had better active forward elevation (135° vs. 129°, P = .023), active external rotation (39° vs. 32°, P = .003), and Constant scores (71.1 vs. 65.5, P = .003). However, when comparing improvements from the preoperative state, there was no statistically significant difference in range of motion or functional outcome scores between the groups. Complications occurred in 1.8% (2) of patients undergoing navigated RSA compared with 5.3% (6) in the non-navigated group (P = .28). Scapular notching (3.1% vs. 8.0%, P = .21) and revision surgery (0.9% vs. 3.5%, P = .37) were more common in non-navigated shoulders. CONCLUSION At early follow-up, navigated and non-navigated RSAs yielded similar rates of improvement in range of motion and functional outcome scores. Notching and reoperation was more common in non-navigated shoulders, but did not reach statistical significance. Longer follow-up and larger cohort size are needed to determine if intraoperative navigation lengthens the durability of RSA results and reduces the incidence of postoperative complications.
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Results of single-incision distal biceps tendon repair for early-career upper-extremity surgeons. JSES Int 2022; 7:178-185. [PMID: 36820421 PMCID: PMC9937840 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background The purpose of this investigation was to assess surgical outcomes after distal biceps tendon (DBT) repair for upper-extremity surgeons at the beginning of their careers, immediately following fellowship training. We aimed to determine if procedure times, complication rates, and clinical outcomes differed during the learning curve period for these early-career surgeons. Methods All cases of DBT repairs performed by 2 fellowship-trained surgeons from the start of their careers were included. Demographic data as well as operative times, complication rates, and patient reported outcomes were retrospectively collected. A cumulative sum chart (CUSUM) analysis was performed for the learning curve for both operative times and complication rate. This analysis continuously compares performance of an outcome to a predefined target level. Results A total of 78 DBT repairs performed by the two surgeons were included. In the CUSUM analysis of operative time for surgeon 1 and 2, both demonstrated a learning curve until case 4. In CUSUM analysis for complication rates, neither surgeon 1 nor surgeon 2 performed significantly worse than the target value and learning curve ranged from 14 to 21 cases. Mean Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score (QuickDASH) (10.65 ± 5.81) and the pain visual analog scale scores (1.13 ± 2.04) were comparable to previously reported literature. Conclusions These data suggest that a learning curve between 4 and 20 cases exists with respect to operative times and complication rates for DBT repairs for fellowship-trained upper-extremity surgeons at the start of clinical practice. Early-career surgeons appear to have acceptable clinical results and complications relative to previously published series irrespective of their learning stage.
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Parwaiz H, Whitham R, Flintoftburt M, Tasker A, Woods D. Dual Surgeon Operating in Reverse Geometry Total Shoulder Replacement: The Learning Curve and Its Effects on Complication Rates. Cureus 2022; 14:e23337. [PMID: 35464579 PMCID: PMC9017400 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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