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Congress: ECR25
Poster Number: C-12388
Type: Poster: EPOS Radiologist (educational)
DOI: 10.26044/ecr2025/C-12388
Authorblock: V. Kalia, G. Garvin, V. Kalia, I. Shavit; London, AB/CA
Disclosures:
Vishal Kalia: Nothing to disclose
Gregory Garvin: Nothing to disclose
Vibhuti Kalia: Nothing to disclose
Itay Shavit: Nothing to disclose
Keywords: Anatomy, Extremities, Musculoskeletal joint, Conventional radiography, CT, Complications, Acute
Learning objectives To illustrate radiographic findings of shoulder arthroplasty complications, emphasizing the typical complications per arthroplasty type.
Read more Background Over recent years, the number of shoulder arthroplasties, particularly reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA), have increased significantly, secondary to aging population, advancements in prosthetic designs, and expanded indications, leading to a corresponding rise in associated complications. Choosing the arthroplasty type depends on the underlying pathology and patient factors.In addition to general arthroplasty complications (e.g., periprosthetic fractures, infections, loosening), certain complications are specific to the type of arthroplasty performed or occur with higher prevalence depending on the procedure.Radiographic evaluation remains the...
Read more Findings and procedure details Common indications for shoulder arthroplasty include osteoarthritis (the leading cause), inflammatory arthritis, complex proximal humerus fractures, irreparable rotator cuff tears, rotator cuff arthropathy and avascular necrosis (AVN) of the humeral head. The choice of arthroplasty type is determined by the underlying pathology. Partial joint replacement is typically favoured in younger patients with isolated humeral head abnormalities, while conditions involving both sides of the joint necessitate total shoulder arthroplasty. Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty requires intact rotator cuff. When compromised, RTSA is indicated...
Read more Conclusion  This exhibit outlines complications of shoulder arthroplasties, stressing type-specific complications one should be aware of and actively search for.
Read more References  [1]       D. Combes et al., “Imaging of shoulder arthroplasties and their complications: a pictorial review,” Dec. 01, 2019, Springer Verlag. doi: 10.1186/s13244-019-0788-5.[2]       D. J. Lin, T. T. Wong, and J. K. Kazam, “Shoulder arthroplasty, from indications to complications: What the radiologist needs to know,” Radiographics, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 192–208, Jan. 2016, doi: 10.1148/rg.2016150055.[3]       R. Barco, O. D. Savvidou, J. W. Sperling, J. Sanchez-Sotelo, and R. H. Cofield, “Complications in reverse shoulder arthroplasty,” EFORT Open Rev, vol. 1, no....
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