Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2015 Jan;46(1):49-56.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.09.015.

Surgical exposure for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: differences in approaches and outcomes

Robert J Gillespie  1 , Grant E Garrigues  2 , Edward S Chang  3 , Surena Namdari  4 , Gerald R Williams Jr  5
Affiliations
Review

Surgical exposure for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: differences in approaches and outcomes

Robert J Gillespie et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2015 Jan.

Abstract

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty can relieve pain and restore function in properly selected patients. The procedure is commonly performed through one of 2 surgical approaches: deltopectoral or anterosuperior. This article describes the surgical approaches, discusses advantages and disadvantages of each approach, reviews the current literature, and presents data from our clinical experience.

Keywords: Outcomes; Reverse shoulder arthroplasty; Surgical approach.

PubMed Disclaimer