Review and clinical presentation in reverse shoulder arthroplasty in deltoid palsy.

Kermarrec, Gwénolé; Werthel, Jean David; Canales, Pablo; Valenti, Philippe · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2018

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Deltoid palsy is a classical contraindication for reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). However, in cases associating axillary nerve palsy and rotator cuff tear or glenohumeral arthritis, few options remain. We present a case in which combining RSA with transfer of the pectoralis major and upper and middle trapezius transfer provided satisfactory results in a patient suffering of both an irreparable rotator cuff tear and a deltoid palsy.Level of evidence IV.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy