Scapular Spine Stress Fracture as a Complication of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2007
Abstract
We report a case of a stress fracture of the scapular spine which developed as a late complication of a reverse shoulder arthroplasty. After initially doing well after surgery, our patient developed pain and decreased shoulder function. A nondisplaced scapular spine fracture was noted on radiographs. Because reverse shoulder arthroplasty is a relatively new procedure in this country, radiologists may be unfamiliar with its potential complications. Stress or insufficiency fractures of the scapular spine and acromion are a potential complication of reverse shoulder arthroplasty, due to increased functional demands of the deltoid muscle, which is often combined with deficiency of acromial bone due to rotator cuff arthropathy and osteopenia.
Volume
2
Issue
2
First Page
78
Last Page
82
ISSN
1930-0433
Published In/Presented At
Burkholz, K. J., Roberts, C. C., & Hattrup, S. J. (2015). Scapular Spine Stress Fracture as a Complication of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Radiology case reports, 2(2), 78–82. https://doi.org/10.2484/rcr.v2i2.105
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
27303469
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article