Use of a Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Following a Fracture-Dislocation with a Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Case Report.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
JBJS case connector
Abstract
CASE: An 80-year-old woman sustained a fracture-dislocation of the proximal aspect of the humerus with a near-complete brachial plexopathy, which was successfully managed acutely using a reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) with repair of the greater and lesser tuberosities. The palsy, which was confirmed with nerve conduction studies, recovered uneventfully along with functional improvement of the shoulder. At the most recent follow-up, there was complete resolution of the plexopathy, with excellent, pain-free range of motion.
CONCLUSION: Acute RSA with tuberosity repair may be a reasonable treatment modality in the setting of an acute brachial plexus palsy following a comminuted fracture-dislocation of the proximal aspect of the humerus in an elderly patient.
First Page
36
Last Page
36
DOI
10.2106/JBJS.CC.17.00204
Publication Date
4-1-2018
Recommended Citation
Kurowicki J, Triplet JJ, Berglund DD, Zink T, Rosas S, Levy JC. Use of a Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Following a Fracture-Dislocation with a Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2018 Apr-Jun;8(2):e36. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.17.00204. PMID: 29901477; PMCID: PMC6427917.