Aseptic stem loosening following reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is an uncommon complication. The timing and the factors contributing to aseptic stem loosening remain poorly understood.
Aseptic stem loosening occurred more commonly in cohorts with longer follow-up. There were no differences in the rates of aseptic stem loosening or revision for stem loosening between cemented and uncemented stems. Patients treated with RSA following excision of proximal humeral tumors and RSA as a revision procedure after a failed arthroplasty were at greater risk of aseptic stem loosening.
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Aseptic stem loosening following reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is an uncommon complication. The timing and the factors contributing to aseptic stem loosening remain poorly understood.
Aseptic stem loosening occurred more commonly in cohorts with longer follow-up. There were no differences in the rates of aseptic stem loosening or revision for stem loosening between cemented and uncemented stems. Patients treated with RSA following excision of proximal humeral tumors and RSA as a revision procedure after a failed arthroplasty were at greater risk of aseptic stem loosening.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.