Conversion of Glenohumeral Fusion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2017 Jan-Mar;7(1):e20. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.16.00029.

Abstract

Case: A 41-year-old woman presented 5 years after glenohumeral arthrodesis. She experienced symptomatic relief following conversion to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, regaining nearly full passive range of motion and >50% of normal active forward flexion, abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation.

Conclusion: Conversion from glenohumeral arthrodesis to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in a patient with a functioning deltoid and adequate bone stock may provide symptomatic relief and improved function in the setting of symptomatic glenohumeral arthrodesis refractory to conservative measures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthralgia / etiology
  • Arthralgia / surgery*
  • Arthrodesis / adverse effects*
  • Arthrodesis / methods
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Reoperation / methods*
  • Shoulder Joint / physiopathology
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome