Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Malunions of the Proximal Part of the Humerus (Type-4 Fracture Sequelae)

Conclusions:
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty is a viable treatment option for type-4 proximal humeral fracture sequelae that cannot otherwise be treated with anatomic shoulder replacement.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - May 31, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Raiss, P., Edwards, T. B., Collin, P., Bruckner, T., Zeifang, F., Loew, M., Boileau, P., Walch, G. Tags: Shoulder, Trauma Scientific Articles Source Type: research