Catastrophic Failure of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty from a Broken Screw: A Case Report. Issue 3 (28th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ramirez, Miguel A; Lu, Yining; Schaver, Andrew
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: e19.00504
• Page End: e19.00504
• Publication Date: 2020-07-28
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00504
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A 63-year-old woman presented with pain and limited range of motion 2 years after undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). She underwent revision RSA for catastrophic implant failure caused by central screw breakage, subsequent polyethylene wear, and glenosphere loosening, and achieved excellent outcomes. Conclusion: This is a unique case of a salvage procedure with satisfactory outcomes for a rare complication of RSA. It demonstrates the importance of clinical vigilance notwithstanding the absence of radiographic abnormalities in long-term monitoring of patient implant failure.