Subscapularis in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Publisher DOI
Abstract
The use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is becoming increasingly popular, but many biomechanical aspects are poorly understood. Particularly, the role and function of the subscapularis following RSA are unclear. Several clinical and biomechanical studies have analyzed its role in range of motion and stability. There is some evidence that the subscapularis is beneficial for stability but may reduce range of motion. This review provides an overview of the current literature, which suggests that the subscapularis may have a more important role in RSA than originally thought.
Date Issued
2019
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Collin, Philippe |
Journal
Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty
Publisher
Sage
ISSN
2471-5492
Access(Rights)
open.access