Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Indicated for cuff tear arthropathy, pseudoparalysis, massive irreparable cuff tears. Developed by Grammont: medialized & lowered center of rotation. Deltoid substitutes for deficient rotator cuff. Requires intact deltoid and axillary nerve. Complications: scapular notching, instability, acromial stress fracture.
Practised by MCQ
10What is the primary indication for reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA)?
mcqWho developed the reverse shoulder arthroplasty design?
mcqWhich biomechanical advantage does the reverse shoulder arthroplasty provide?
mcqWhat complication is associated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty related to bone structure?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT an indication for reverse shoulder arthroplasty?
mcqWhat is pseudoparalysis in the context of shoulder pathology?
mcqWhat is the typical age threshold for performing reverse shoulder arthroplasty?
mcqIn reverse shoulder arthroplasty, what is the consequence of inadequate deltoid tensioning?
mcqWhat design principle is used in the Grammont reverse shoulder arthroplasty to reduce scapular notching?
mcqWhich muscle becomes the primary elevator of the arm in the context of reverse shoulder arthroplasty?